Comparison

The StarPhoenix ePaper vs AB Wildfire Status

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

AB Wildfire Status

Stay informed about active wildfires in Alberta with real-time maps, hazard conditions, and advisories. Receive area-specific alerts for bans and extreme situations. Report new wildfires directly through the app.

Highlights
  • Alberta wildfire map
  • Up-to-date wildfire information
  • Area-specific updates
  • Alerts for bans and extreme situations
  • Report a wildfire
  • Contact information for wildfire resources
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See where wildfires are burning in Alberta and how they impact you. Get up-to-date information on wildfire conditions and hazard as well as a listing of advisories and bans across the province. Report a wildfire. Features: • Easy access to Alberta’s wildfire map with up-to-date wildfire information. • Area-specific updates on wildfire situations. • Area-specific alerts for extreme wildfire situations and fire bans in your area. • Direct contact information for Alberta’s wildfire-related websites, phone numbers and email addresses. • Report a wildfire. Push notifications are not intended as the sole source of wildfire information as their settings can be modified based on user preferences.

Screenshots

The StarPhoenix ePaper4 screens
AB Wildfire Status3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AB Wildfire Status at none against The StarPhoenix ePaper's 2. AB Wildfire Status also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). The StarPhoenix ePaper's advantage is review sentiment (28% vs 16%). On price, ads 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. AB Wildfire Status asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The StarPhoenix ePaper ships an update every 9 months, AB Wildfire Status every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The StarPhoenix ePaper versus AB Wildfire Status: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe StarPhoenix ePaperAB Wildfire Status
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.0% of reviews — better15.8% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB121 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPostmedia Network INC.The Government of Alberta

Customer experience

The StarPhoenix ePaper

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive28.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative68.0%

AB Wildfire Status

Written reviews38 reviews
Positive15.8%
Neutral13.2%
Negative71.1%

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

AB Wildfire Status

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The StarPhoenix ePaper free?
The StarPhoenix ePaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AB Wildfire Status free?
AB Wildfire Status is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The StarPhoenix ePaper or AB Wildfire Status have ads?
Neither The StarPhoenix ePaper nor AB Wildfire Status shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The StarPhoenix ePaper or AB Wildfire Status?
The StarPhoenix ePaper ships an update every 9 months, and AB Wildfire Status every 3 months. Most recently, The StarPhoenix ePaper was updated on November 1, 2026 and AB Wildfire Status on October 29, 2026.

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