Wilmington (N.C.) StarNews

Name: Wilmington (N.C.) StarNews
Rating: 4.3 (428 reviews)
Author: Gannett

By: Gannett App

Breaking News + eNewspaper

Overview

Version:

8.10.2

Last updated: 2026-05-27

Ranking

#79,776 ▲ 760

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Wilmington StarNews delivers the local news that matters, with in-depth reporting, compelling photography, and engaging video that keeps you connected to the community.

This app provides a fast-loading reading experience, real-time breaking news alerts, customization options like text size and night mode, offline reading, and access to the eNewspaper plus USA TODAY and 200+ local editions.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines

By:

Gannett

Rating:

4.30

(428) 0.10

Version:

8.10.2 Last updated: 2026-05-27

Version code:

885979933

Creation date:

2010-10-09

Compatible devices:

Size:

181.92MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-26

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 79,776 ▲ 760

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Gannett

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wilmington-n-c-starnews/id395940722

Website:

https://www.starnewsonline.com

User Reviews

Users praise strong local reporting, balanced coverage, and a convenient daily digital edition that mirrors the print version and is easy to navigate. However, many reviews highlight reliability and usability problems: frequent instability (crashes, hangs, e-edition loading failures), access and subscription issues (inability to reach e-newspaper, account or payment problems, canceling difficulties), and heavy ads that disrupt reading. Readability also suffers in the newer format (small fonts, half-page views). Some report poor customer support and missing features from older versions. Overall, content quality is valued, but reliability and user experience need fixes.

Pros

Strong local reporting and balanced, non-partisan coverage.
Comprehensive digital subscription providing local, national, and international news.
Daily online copy that mirrors the printed newspaper and is easily accessible.
Easy to navigate and find stories.

Cons

Frequent instability: app hangs, crashes, and e-edition fails to load.
Subscription/account access and billing problems: inability to access e-newspaper, account recognition issues, and trouble canceling or updating payment.
Ads overwhelm the app and interfere with reading.
Readability and formatting issues in the newer version: small fonts, half-page views, and navigation friction.

Recent reviews

Delivery issues are starting again. In the past you could call and report a problem. Attempting to use the call system is impossible. First it disconnects you then cannot understand what you say. In the past the system has functioned properly. What happened?