# Honolulu Star-Advertiser

> News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id557767262](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id557767262)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id557767262`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (1,535 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.32.05
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-27
- **First published:** 2012-10-04
- **Size:** 36 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/honolulu-star-advertiser/id557767262)
- **Website:** [https://staradvertiser-hi.newsmemory.com/](https://staradvertiser-hi.newsmemory.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.staradvertiser.com/about/sa\_privacy\_policy.html](http://www.staradvertiser.com/about/sa_privacy_policy.html)

## Description

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser News app brings Hawaii’s top stories to your device. Get breaking headlines, real-time weather, traffic updates, and premium content including local features and island cuisine—all in one convenient mobile experience. Enjoy unlimited access to Top News, Traffic, Weather, and multimedia, plus a page-by-page Print Replica edition.

Premium content is marked with a Blue Star for easy navigation, and you can enable breaking-news alerts to stay informed as events unfold. The app is free to download; Terms of Service are available through the publisher.

## Rankings

- #46,255 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the app for local Hawaii news, a true newspaper-like replica, and timely updates, plus ease of use and multi-device access. Repeated drawbacks include intrusive ads, delayed or stale content, perceived bias, formatting glitches, and paywall limitations that curb free access.

### Pros

- Local Hawaii news coverage helps users stay connected with Ohana and island happenings.
- Print replica and page-by-page reading style that emulates the newspaper.
- Timely breaking news with push notifications and early updates.
- Generally easy to use after setup with a clean format and good organization.
- Cross-device availability (phone, tablet, computer) and ongoing improvements to the print replica.

### Cons

- Intrusive advertising, including full-screen ads and repetitive pop-ups, even for subscribers.
- News content often feels stale or delayed, with weekends and days not updated promptly.
- Perceived bias in coverage, with calls for more objective reporting.
- Formatting inconsistencies and occasional mis-typing or layout issues.
- Much content remains behind a subscription/paywall, limiting access for casual readers.

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