Comparison

StarPhoenix vs Loop For Municipalities

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

Loop For Municipalities

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Stay in the loop with news, events, waste collection reminders, and emergency notifications for your municipality. Find businesses in the Business Directory, and locate walking trails and points of interest in your community. Easily report issues with coordinates and a photo via Report a Problem. Available features are subject to your municipality’s participation. Don’t see your community, or a feature you would like? Please contact your municipality for more information.

Screenshots

StarPhoenix4 screens
Loop For Municipalities4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loop For Municipalities at none against StarPhoenix's 1. Loop For Municipalities also leads on ads (none vs shown). StarPhoenix's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Loop For Municipalities asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarPhoenix ships an update every 3 weeks, Loop For Municipalities every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
StarPhoenix versus Loop For Municipalities: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarPhoenixLoop For Municipalities
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB12 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPostmedia Network INC.Box Clever

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StarPhoenix

Subscriptions1
  • Full Access$9.991 Month
None

Loop For Municipalities

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarPhoenix free?
StarPhoenix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Loop For Municipalities free?
Loop For Municipalities is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StarPhoenix or Loop For Municipalities have ads?
StarPhoenix shows ads; Loop For Municipalities does not.
Which is updated more often, StarPhoenix or Loop For Municipalities?
StarPhoenix ships an update every 3 weeks, and Loop For Municipalities every 8 months. Most recently, StarPhoenix was updated on October 19, 2026 and Loop For Municipalities on October 8, 2026.

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