Star Phoenix

Name: Star Phoenix
Author: Postmedia Network INC.

By: Postmedia Network INC. App

Your source for Saskatoon news, sports, politics, business, crime, life & more.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

27,413 ▲ 3

Data as of 2026-07-16

Version:

7.9.5

Last updated: 2026-07-09

Ranking

#373,776 ▼ 2,380

Overall

Features & Capabilities

The Star Phoenix Chrome extension offers users a tailored news experience focused on Saskatoon and beyond. Users can customize their news feed by selecting favorite writers, topics, and local news, ensuring they stay connected to the most relevant updates. Features include comprehensive explainers, longreads, photo and video coverage, and the ability to navigate publications within the Postmedia network.

Subscribers gain unlimited access to all content, while casual readers can enjoy a limited number of free articles before signing up. With easy subscription management and a Discover tab to explore trending Canadian stories, Star Phoenix makes staying informed simple and convenient.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Community

By:

Postmedia Network INC.

Downloads:

27,413 3

Version:

7.9.5 Last updated: 2026-07-09

Version code:

2026070601

Creation date:

2011-09-14

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk

Size:

85.91MB

Email:

mo*****@postmedia.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-16

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 373,776 ▼ 2,380

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Developed by:

Postmedia Network INC.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.indusblue.starphoenix

Email:

mo*****@postmedia.com

Website:

https://thestarphoenix.com/

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app's local news content and features like article listening and obituary section. However, many are frustrated by paywalls limiting access, frequent app glitches including freezing and crashes, and a non-functioning obituary section. The app fails to remember reading positions, and notifications cannot be disabled, leading to a poor user experience overall.

Pros

Provides local news content
Offers article listening feature
Includes obituary section

Cons

Persistent paywalls blocking most articles
App is glitchy and has bugs such as freezing and crashes
Obituary section frequently does not work
App does not remember article reading position
Notifications cannot be turned off

Recent reviews

I have lowered my rating to one star, trying to stop my subscription seems to be impossible using the app. Is app could/should be much better. This app does not remember where I was in my reading. If you decide to listen to the articles you can hear the same article 2 or 3 times. When I leave the app and return I do not have the option to listen to the articles unless I shut down the app and reload it. 2 stars for this app is being generous.