# Sun.Star E vs Philstar Media Group

The clearest difference is rating: Philstar Media Group at 5.0 against Sun.Star E's 4.5. Philstar Media Group also leads on ads (none vs shown). Sun.Star E's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sun.Star E sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Philstar Media Group sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Philstar Media Group holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sun.Star E has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sun.Star E ships an update every 13 months, Philstar Media Group every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun.Star E | Philstar Media Group |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunstar-e-paper/id524244834/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philstar-media-group/id1481403170/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 13 months** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PressReader Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/313904714) | [Philstar Daily Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1431749320) |

## What reviewers say

### Sun.Star E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunstar-e-paper/id524244834)

Access the Sun.Star newspaper in its original digital format. Subscribe to daily editions and enjoy reading news as it's printed. Manage your subscriptions easily through account settings.

**Highlights:** Read newspaper in original format, Monthly subscription options, Manage subscriptions and auto-renewal, Access Sun.Star Cebu and SuperBalita Cebu, View news as printed

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sun.Star Cebu Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| SuperBalita Cebu monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| SunStar Cebu Monthly | $5.99 | per month |


### Philstar Media Group

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philstar-media-group/id1481403170)

Access a wide range of Philippine news from multiple publications. Stay informed with national and regional titles covering diverse topics. Offers various subscription plans for comprehensive access.

**Highlights:** Access to multiple Philippine news titles, National and regional circulation, Broadsheets and tabloids, Subscription plans for full access, Philippine news coverage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Philippine Star Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Business World Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Philippine Star Quarterly | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Business World Quarterly | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| All Access Quarterly | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Philippine Star Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Business World Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| All Access Semi Annual | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| All Access Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun.Star E free?

Sun.Star E is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Philstar Media Group free?

Philstar Media Group is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sun.Star E or Philstar Media Group?

Philstar Media Group is rated higher. Sun.Star E averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Philstar Media Group averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sun.Star E or Philstar Media Group have ads?

Sun.Star E shows ads; Philstar Media Group does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sun.Star E or Philstar Media Group?

Sun.Star E ships an update every 13 months, and Philstar Media Group every 22 months. Most recently, Sun.Star E was updated on November 1, 2026 and Philstar Media Group on November 3, 2026.

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