# Sun.Star E vs Inquirer Plus

The clearest difference is ads: Inquirer Plus at none against Sun.Star E's shown. Inquirer Plus also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (254 vs 1). Sun.Star E's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (50% vs 38%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Inquirer Plus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sun.Star E holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inquirer Plus has 254 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Sun.Star E's written reviews are positive against 38% of Inquirer Plus's.

Sun.Star E ships an update every 13 months, Inquirer Plus every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sun.Star E | Inquirer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunstar-e-paper/id524244834/reviews)** | [4.7 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inquirer-plus/id567836063/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **254** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PressReader Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/313904714) | [Inquirer Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559839706) |

## 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 |


### Inquirer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inquirer-plus/id567836063)

Access news and in-depth analysis from the Inquirer, with a personalized feed and adjustable reading modes. Bookmark articles for later or explore editor's picks. Includes a digital replica of the newspaper and classic puzzle games.

**Highlights:** Personalized newsfeed, Expert commentary and analysis, Dark mode and adjustable font size, Bookmark stories for later, Editor's Picks, Digital newspaper replica, Classic puzzle games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic - 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| All Access - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Basic - 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| All Access - 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sun.Star E free?

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

### Is Inquirer Plus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sun.Star E or Inquirer Plus?

Sun.Star E is rated higher. Sun.Star E averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Inquirer Plus averages 4.7 from 254 ratings.

### Do Sun.Star E or Inquirer Plus have ads?

Sun.Star E shows ads; Inquirer Plus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sun.Star E or Inquirer Plus?

Sun.Star E ships an update every 13 months, and Inquirer Plus every 5 weeks. Most recently, Sun.Star E was updated on September 17, 2026 and Inquirer Plus on September 30, 2026.

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