# StarPhoenix vs SaskAlert

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SaskAlert at 56% against StarPhoenix's 0%. SaskAlert also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). StarPhoenix's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarPhoenix sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. SaskAlert asks for nothing beyond the download.

StarPhoenix ships an update every 3 weeks, SaskAlert every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarPhoenix | SaskAlert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saskalert/id1119162256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **57** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **56.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Postmedia Network INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406384675) | [Government of Saskatchewan](https://appshunter.io/developer/515012475) |

## What reviewers say

### StarPhoenix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starphoenix/id406393011)

Stay informed with local and national news, comprehensive explainers, and compelling longreads. Personalize your news feed by selecting topics, journalists, and columnists to see content that aligns with your interests. Access unlimited content with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Customizable news feed, Community and national news, In-depth explainers and longreads, Photo and video coverage, Discover trending Canadian stories, Personalize topics and journalists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 App constantly freezes
- 💥 App crashes frequently
- 🐌 Slow loading times
- ⚪ Blank/white screens
- 🔄 App doesn't update

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes constantly
- App crashes on load
- Articles do not load or display
- App causes phone to restart
- Incorrect images displayed with articles

**Requested features**

- Restore dark mode
- Fix incorrect article images
- Improve app stability
- Update app for new iOS versions
- Add back obituaries


### SaskAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saskalert/id1119162256)

Receive real-time, critical information about emergencies directly from the Government of Saskatchewan. Protect yourself, your family, and your property with alerts tailored to your location and preferences. Stay informed about life-threatening situations and receive clear safety instructions.

**Highlights:** Real-time critical emergency alerts, Location-based alerts, Follow Me feature for alerts near current location, View alert areas on map, Share alerts easily, Detailed safety instructions, Customizable alert types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy for travel
- 👍 Provides advance notice
- 👍 Keeps public aware
- 👍 Useful for serious emergencies
- 👍 Good for preparing for weather

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Alerts come too late
- 🐛 Annoying, too many alerts
- 🐛 Alerts from wrong areas
- 🐛 Unnecessary alerts
- 🐛 Useless help in app

**Reported bugs**

- Alerts come after the event
- App seems to be broken
- Cannot delete reviews
- App stops working on devices
- Alerts arrive too frequently

**Requested features**

- Ability to select specific areas for warnings
- Ability to delete old alerts
- Specify location when warnings are issued
- Improve audible alerts for different weather types
- Volume setting for alerts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarPhoenix free?

StarPhoenix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SaskAlert free?

SaskAlert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do StarPhoenix or SaskAlert have ads?

StarPhoenix shows ads; SaskAlert does not.

### Which is updated more often, StarPhoenix or SaskAlert?

StarPhoenix ships an update every 3 weeks, and SaskAlert every 4 months. Most recently, StarPhoenix was updated on October 29, 2026 and SaskAlert on October 29, 2026.

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