Comparison

StarPhoenix vs Winnipeg Sun ePaper

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StarPhoenix

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
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The Saskatoon StarPhoenix app connects you to the news you need to know. Create your custom feed so you don't miss the latest from your favourite writers. Features include: · Stay connected to news from your community and beyond. · Enjoy the wide variety of comprehensive explainers on issues shaping your community and compelling longreads from our top journalists — plus extensive photo and video coverage. · Navigate directly to individual publications from across the Postmedia network. · You can choose your preferred publications when you first open the new app, ensuring a curated news feed that aligns with your interests. · Use the Discover tab to explore trending stories from our newsrooms across Canada. · Personalize your news experience by selecting topics, journalists and columnists you want to see more of, so your feed will be filled with the content and perspectives you enjoy. · Online Access and Home Delivery subscribers receive unlimited access to content on the app, included with your subscription. · App readers can access one free article before being prompted to register to gain access to two more articles. If you are not an existing subscriber, you can easily sign up through the app marketplace. · Payment will be charged to your store account upon confirmation of purchase. · Subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. · The account will now be charged $14.99 for monthly renewal within the 24 hours before the current period ends. · You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal after purchase in the App settings. Select "My Subscription" then "Manage my Subscription" and you will be able to make changes. Privacy Policy: https://www.postmedia.com/privacy-statement/ Postmedia Terms and Conditions: https://www.postmedia.com/terms-and-conditions/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ We appreciate and value your feedback. Please send any comments, suggestions or questions to: appsupport@postmedia.com

About

Winnipeg Sun ePaper

Access the daily digital edition of the Winnipeg Sun newspaper on your iPhone or iPad. Read the same content as the print version, conveniently available at home or work.

Highlights
  • Digital newspaper edition
  • Same content as print
  • Accessible anytime, anywhere
  • Optimized for iPhone and iPad
Features
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Now you can read Winnipeg Sun anytime, anywhere. The Winnipeg Sun ePaper is available to you at home or at work, and is the same edition as the printed copy available at the newsstand. Privacy Policy: https://www.winnipegsun.com/site/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.winnipegsun.com/site/terms.html

Screenshots

StarPhoenix4 screens
Winnipeg Sun ePaper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Winnipeg Sun ePaper at 75% against StarPhoenix's 0%. Winnipeg Sun ePaper also leads on ads (none vs shown). StarPhoenix's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StarPhoenix sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Winnipeg Sun ePaper sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarPhoenix ships an update every 3 weeks, Winnipeg Sun ePaper every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StarPhoenix versus Winnipeg Sun ePaper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarPhoenixWinnipeg Sun ePaper
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB44 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPostmedia Network INC.PressReader Inc

Customer experience

StarPhoenix

Written reviews53 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative96.2%

Winnipeg Sun ePaper

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

StarPhoenix

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App freezes constantly
  • App crashes on load
  • Articles do not load or display
  • App causes phone to restart
  • Incorrect images displayed with articles
Show 4 more
  • App does not recognize account updates
  • App is slow to load
  • App locks up frequently
  • App does not work with new iOS versions

Requested features

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

Winnipeg Sun ePaper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StarPhoenix

Subscriptions1
  • Full Access$9.991 Month
1 purchases

Winnipeg Sun ePaper

Subscriptions1
  • Winnipeg Sun ePaper Month$11.491 Month

Questions

Is StarPhoenix free?
StarPhoenix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Winnipeg Sun ePaper free?
Winnipeg Sun ePaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StarPhoenix or Winnipeg Sun ePaper have ads?
StarPhoenix shows ads; Winnipeg Sun ePaper does not.
Which is updated more often, StarPhoenix or Winnipeg Sun ePaper?
StarPhoenix ships an update every 3 weeks, and Winnipeg Sun ePaper every 14 months. Most recently, StarPhoenix was updated on November 1, 2026 and Winnipeg Sun ePaper on November 3, 2026.

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