Comparison

The StarPhoenix ePaper vs SaskNOW

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

Head to head
About

The StarPhoenix ePaper

Access a digital replica of the printed newspaper, featuring all original content, photos, and artwork. Browse pages like a physical paper or search and share articles online. Enjoy your daily news on any of your favorite devices, whether at home or on the go.

Highlights
  • Digital replica of printed edition
  • Full stories, features, and photos
  • Page-flipping interface
  • Article search functionality
  • Article sharing
  • Available on multiple devices
Features
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Saskatoon StarPhoenix ePaper is a complete digital replica of the printed edition that includes all the stories, features, photos and artwork just as it is in print. The easy to use interface lets you flip leisurely through the pages like a newspaper, or conduct searches and share articles with friends like a website. Whether you are at home, work or on the go you can enjoy your ePaper delivered on your favourite device. •Saskatoon StarPhoenix ePaper app allows you to subscribe to a 1 month subscription for $12.99/month or purchase a single issue at $1.99/issue. •Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase •The 1 month subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period •Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of renewal is •You may manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the your Account Settings after purchase •No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period Privacy Policy: https://epaper.thestarphoenix.com/help/PrivacyPolicy Terms of Use: https://epaper.thestarphoenix.com/help/TermsOfUse

About

SaskNOW

Features
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saskNOW is Saskatchewan’s one-stop site for local news and information. Our content is made up of contributions from four different newsrooms across the province including paNOW.com, battlefordsNOW.com, meadowlakeNOW.com and northeastNOW.com. When you combine our newsrooms, we have 19 journalists making us THE hub of information in Saskatchewan.

Screenshots

The StarPhoenix ePaper4 screens
SaskNOW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SaskNOW at none against The StarPhoenix ePaper's 2. SaskNOW also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). The StarPhoenix ePaper's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. The StarPhoenix ePaper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. SaskNOW asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The StarPhoenix ePaper ships an update every 9 months, SaskNOW every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The StarPhoenix ePaper versus SaskNOW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe StarPhoenix ePaperSaskNOW
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB38 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPostmedia Network INC.Pattison Media Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The StarPhoenix ePaper

Subscriptions1
  • The Star Phoenix ePaper$10.991 Month
One-time1
  • The StarPhoenix ePaper Single Issue$1.99
None

SaskNOW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The StarPhoenix ePaper free?
The StarPhoenix ePaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SaskNOW free?
SaskNOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The StarPhoenix ePaper or SaskNOW have ads?
SaskNOW shows ads; The StarPhoenix ePaper does not.
Which is updated more often, The StarPhoenix ePaper or SaskNOW?
The StarPhoenix ePaper ships an update every 9 months, and SaskNOW every 12 months. Most recently, The StarPhoenix ePaper was updated on October 28, 2026 and SaskNOW on October 25, 2026.

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