Features & Capabilities

The Straits Times app delivers trusted journalism and modern convenience for readers in Singapore and beyond. Access breaking news, trending stories, and lifestyle updates, all presented with smart summaries and immersive visuals, plus podcasts and a personalized myST+ experience.

The app is free to download. Subscribers gain unlimited access to exclusive stories, in-depth investigations, and a digital replica of the print edition. Choose weekly or monthly subscriptions with auto-renew, introductory offers, and easy management in the App Store.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
SPH Media Limited
Rating:
4.40
(235)
1 ratings
Version:
11.1.4 Last updated: 2026-05-30
Version code:
886238928
Creation date:
2012-11-01
Compatible devices:
Size:
210.74MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-04
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Ranking

Other platforms

Android
The Straits Times (v11.0.0)
1,084,873 3.21 (7,021)

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Developed by:
SPH Media Limited
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-straits-times/id547465441
Website:
https://www.straitstimes.com

User Reviews

Pros: well-designed and fast UI; AI/keyword summaries; e-Paper mode resembles a real newspaper with readable fonts; seamless reading. Cons: intrusive ads (auto-playing video and pop-ups); frequent crashes/hangs, including startup crashes; unreliable content loading (articles fail to load, home page errors); subscription/login issues and cross-device access problems. Some users also report high storage usage and regional access problems. Overall, improvements should prioritize stability and ad control while preserving the AI features and enhanced reading experience.
Pros
  • Well-designed and fast UI with intuitive navigation
  • AI/keyword (summary) features are useful
  • e-Paper reading mode resembles a real newspaper with readable fonts
  • Seamless, smooth reading experience
Cons
  • Intrusive ads, including auto-playing video ads and pop-ups, that disrupt reading and, in some cases, music playback
  • Frequent crashes and hangs (startup crashes, white screens, and freezing)
  • Unreliable content loading (many articles fail to load, slow loading of e-paper, home page errors)
  • Subscription/login issues and poor cross-device access (subscription not recognized, restore problems)
Recent reviews
Please stop those auto playing video ads. IT ANNOYING as it pauses my music on the iPhone. I can’t listen to music while reading.
by TZ*****, 2026-01-28

Well designed and fast. The new keyword summary feature is awesome!
by XC*****, 2025-06-25

This is the best version of ST I have used so far. The AI summary offers helpful snippets. I like the e-Paper in this update; it resembles reading a real newspaper and allows me to click on articles for more detailed reading, which helps with font size preferences. One small suggestion: apply the same AI summary features to each article 😉
by Ke*****, 2025-06-24
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