Comparison

StarPhoenix vs Penticton Herald

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

Head to head
About

StarPhoenix

Access local and national news with a personalized feed. Enjoy in-depth articles, photo and video coverage, and curated content from top journalists. Stay informed about your community and beyond.

Highlights
  • Personalized news feed
  • In-depth articles and longreads
  • Photo and video coverage
  • Community and national news
  • Curated content from top journalists
  • Discover trending stories
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: Ā· Stay connected to news from your community and beyond. Ā· 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. Ā· Navigate directly to individual publications from across the Postmedia network. Ā· You can choose your preferred publications when you first open the new app, ensuring a curated news feed that aligns with your interests. Ā· Use the Discover tab to explore trending stories from our newsrooms across Canada. Ā· 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. Ā· Online Access and Home Delivery subscribers receive unlimited access to content on the app, included with your subscription. Ā· 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. Ā· Payment will be charged to your store account upon confirmation of purchase. Ā· Subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Ā· The account will now be charged $14.99 for monthly renewal within the 24 hours before the current period ends. Ā· 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

Penticton Herald

Features
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The Herald app keeps you up-to-date on local Penticton news wherever you go. Enjoy the digital features of our e-edition like social sharing to Facebook and Twitter. When you need to be offline, just download the edition to your device and save for later. Get in-depth coverage on local, regional, and national news, sports, business, lifestyle, and more straight to your phone or tablet.

Screenshots

StarPhoenix4 screens
Penticton Herald4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Penticton Herald at none against StarPhoenix's 1. Penticton Herald also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). StarPhoenix's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarPhoenix ships an update every 3 weeks, Penticton Herald every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 5 level
StarPhoenix versus Penticton Herald: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarPhoenixPenticton Herald
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB49 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPostmedia Network INC.PressReader Inc

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

Penticton Herald

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StarPhoenix

Subscriptions1
  • Full Access$9.991 Month
None

Penticton Herald

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarPhoenix free?
StarPhoenix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Penticton Herald free?
Penticton Herald is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StarPhoenix or Penticton Herald have ads?
Both StarPhoenix and Penticton Herald show ads.
Which is updated more often, StarPhoenix or Penticton Herald?
StarPhoenix ships an update every 3 weeks, and Penticton Herald every 13 months. Most recently, StarPhoenix was updated on November 10, 2026 and Penticton Herald on November 1, 2026.

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