Marion Star

Name: Marion Star
Rating: 4.3 (199 reviews)
Author: USA TODAY Co., Inc.

By: USA TODAY Co., Inc. App

Breaking News + eNewspaper

Overview

Version:

8.10.2

Last updated: 2026-05-27

Ranking

#107,725 ▼ 81

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Marion Star is a Chrome extension that brings local news to your fingertips. From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography and engaging videos, it delivers the stories that matter to your community with in-depth journalism, photos, and videos.

App features include a fast-loading experience, easy viewing of stories, photos, and videos; real-time breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts; customizable reading options (text size, night mode), and offline access; plus an eNewspaper with access to USA TODAY and 200+ local editions.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App News & Magazines Content Photography

By:

USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Rating:

4.30

(199)

Version:

8.10.2 Last updated: 2026-05-27

Version code:

885983233

Creation date:

2012-08-02

Compatible devices:

Size:

181.97MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-24

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 107,725 ▼ 81

For Developers

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Developed by:

USA TODAY Co., Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/marion-star/id545727967

Website:

https://www.marionstar.com

User Reviews

Users praise the app for its easy-to-use, intuitive, and visually appealing interface, with fast access to local Marion news and events and digital editions (e-paper). The update by Gannett is viewed positively for improving digital viewing. Common drawbacks are intrusive ads and content gated behind a subscription or login, which can hinder access to material.

Pros

Easy to use and intuitive interface; looks good.
Keeps up with local Marion news and events; fast and convenient access to content.
Access to e-paper / digital editions.
Updated by Gannett; improved digital viewing.

Cons

Intrusive ads and paywalls blocking content; ads distract and some content is behind a subscription.
Subscription/login gating preventing access to content.

Recent reviews

Marion Star is basically worthless. Little local presence, outside local high school sports! No police reports, no restaurant inspection data…even the weather info is generic! 95 % is from USA Today…a liberal POS!

by Lo*****, 2026-06-06

I must say that I am extremely old-school when it comes to computers. I like the way it was before the new app. I know you’re trying to do the best you think you can but it just seems simpler before.