The Desert Sun

Name: The Desert Sun
Rating: 4.4 (1713 reviews)
Author: Gannett

by Gannett

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 7 Aug 2026

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What it is: Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
At a glance: From $19.99/mo
Free to download
In-app purchases

Categories and search queries

Official categories

News
Magazines & Newspapers

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News & magazines

Key functions

Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published
In-app purchases	Yes	Limited free	—	Store published

Screens

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13 store screenshots

Pricing & paywalls

App Store

Monthly Digital Rate — $19.99/month
The Desert Sun Annual Digital Subscription — $19.99/month
The Desert Sun Annual Digital Subscription — $69.99/year ($5.83/mo)
The Desert Sun Annual Digital Subscription — $16.99

Last verified 7 Aug 2026

Ratings & reviews

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4.4 1713 ratings · App Store

1/5Bring Back e-edition app
I read the paper newspaper daily -but delivery has become unreliable. On the days when the paper isn’t delivered, I am forced to read the e-edition. Now, you have taken away the e-edition app and replaced it with this monstrosity. Single tap, double tap, articles don’t resize. Ads float down over articles and then you can’t get back to the article. Additionally, I read the e-edition in landscape mode on an iPad. The new app does not allow the double page spread to fill the screen. It is a tiny representation—almost unreadable— of the double spread centered on the screen. If your readers are opting for the e-edition rather than your other format, wouldn’t you think that they would want to read the paper as a double spread in landscape format? You complain that you are losing readers?! This app makes the paper almost unreadable. I used to look forward to reading the paper with my coffee in the morning….now reading the Desert Sun has turned into a nightmare.

Cwps · 7 Aug 2026
5/5Great App
Lots of different ways to read the publication. Sometimes I like to see the paper with the ads and other times just focus on the articles. The option to sign up for newsletters for specific cities and topics is useful as is the daily briefing.

amylyin · 7 Aug 2026
4/5Unbiased
Thank you for printing news that would otherwise would be censored in the Imperial Valley. The Imperial Valley Press never publishes information regarding how the powerful rich farmers influence our local government and businesses. These farmers often claim that the unemployment rate here would be much higher were it not for the jobs they have created and for the privilege of allowing laborers in picking their produce. In truth for many years these farmers have methodically and systematically prevented outside businesses from investing here as these, “outside interest”, will buy farmland and create better employment opportunities than the cheap labor they have been exploiting. For many years these farmers have wasted water from the Colorado River without accountability.

iker7* · 7 Aug 2026
4/5Best desert news media in the valley
I love the Desert Sun. It’s very well written and informative - much better than most Coachella Valley news media. My only complaint is trying to login after I bought a subscription- it really should be quite simple, but someone has managed to make it so bad that I may not renew my subscription.

dyyvfyhfd · 7 Aug 2026
3/5Decent app, but journalism needs improvement
The app is intuitive and useful. However, The Desert Sun’s journalist writing style is occasionally grammatically incorrect, and articles that provide updates to oft-covered topics never include a backstory paragraph to help the reader understand context and history. And, the photos and videos placed at the top of each article often have nothing to do with the article’s content; in some cases, it has been seriously misleading and irresponsible. For example, when a restaurant in Palm Springs closed suddenly, the photo was of a completely different restaurant. I have complained to the Desert Sun repeatedly about this and have never received any response.

BrennanPardee · 7 Aug 2026

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Versions

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7.10.0
• We've added a For You front to the iPad where you can personalize your feed with topics, local news and more. Check it out! • We've also resolved bugs. • For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]
7.11.1
• We've updated the For You front to the iPad where you can personalize your feed with topics, local news and more. Check it out! • We've also resolved bugs. • For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]
7.11.2
• We've updated the For You front to the iPad where you can personalize your feed with topics, local news and more. Check it out! • We've also resolved bugs. • For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]
7.12.0
• We've made stability improvements to the app. • We've also resolved bugs. • For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]
7.13.0
• We've made it easier to access content. • We've also resolved bugs. • For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]
7.13.3
• We've made stability improvements to the app. • We've also resolved bugs. • For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]
7.14.0
• We've made stability improvements to the app. • We've also resolved bugs. • We've also improved personalization within Topics. • For any questions, feedback, or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]
7.3.1
• Check out the new "Trending" module on the Top stories section to see what news is popular now. • We've updated the look and feel of the app and improved performance - let us know how you like it: reach out to [email protected].
7.3.2
• Check out the new "Trending" module on the Top stories section to see what news is popular now. • We've also updated the look and feel of the app and improved performance - let us know how you like it: reach out to [email protected].
7.5.1
• Check out the updated For You front on your iPhone for a personalized news feed. • Keep Score! We improved our sports scores feature to make easier to catch every win. • It's Game time! We've added Games in the Top Stories front so you can jump right in. • We've also improved performance overall - let us know how you like it: reach out to [email protected]
7.6.1
• We've updated the For You tab so that all your personalized features are easy to find. • And we've resolved bugs to improve the user experience.
7.8.0
• We've made stability improvements to the app. • We've also resolved bugs. • For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]
7.9.0
• We've made stability improvements to the app. • We've also resolved bugs. • For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]
7.9.1
• We've resolved an issue where the eNewspaper did not load on initial install or update. For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]
8.0.0
• We've made stability improvements to the app and resolved bugs. • We've also updated navigation. • For any questions, feedback, or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]
8.1.0
• We've made stability improvements to the app. • We've also resolved bugs. • For any questions, feedback or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]
8.10.1
• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.
8.10.2 · 27 May 2026
• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.
8.5.0
• Bold New Look: A sleek, modern design puts powerful visuals and headlines front and center. • Faster Performance: Enjoy quicker load times and smoother browsing throughout the app. • Simplified Navigation: Easily discover top stories, trending topics, and personalized content.
8.5.2
• Bold New Look: A sleek, modern design puts powerful visuals and headlines front and center. • Faster Performance: Enjoy quicker load times and smoother browsing throughout the app. • Simplified Navigation: Easily discover top stories, trending topics, and personalized content.
8.5.4
• Bug fixes: We've made some changes under the hood for a better user experience.
8.6.0
• Bug fixes: We've made some changes under the hood for a better user experience.
8.8.0
• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.
8.8.1
• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.
8.9.0
• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

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          "body": "I read the paper newspaper daily -but delivery has become unreliable. On the days when the paper isn’t delivered, I am forced to read the e-edition. Now, you have taken away the e-edition app and replaced it with this monstrosity. Single tap, double tap, articles don’t resize. Ads float down over articles and then you can’t get back to the article. Additionally, I read the e-edition in landscape mode on an iPad. The new app does not allow the double page spread to fill the screen. It is a tiny representation—almost unreadable— of the double spread centered on the screen. If your readers are opting for the e-edition rather than your other format, wouldn’t you think that they would want to read the paper as a double spread in landscape format? You complain that you are losing readers?! This app makes the paper almost unreadable. I used to look forward to reading the paper with my coffee in the morning….now reading the Desert Sun has turned into a nightmare.",
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          "body": "Thank you for printing news that would otherwise would be censored in the Imperial Valley. The Imperial Valley Press never publishes information regarding how the powerful rich farmers influence our local government and businesses. These farmers often claim that the unemployment rate here would be much higher were it not for the jobs they have created and for the privilege of allowing laborers in picking their produce. In truth for many years these farmers have methodically and systematically prevented outside businesses from investing here as these, “outside interest”, will buy farmland and create better employment opportunities than the cheap labor they have been exploiting. For many years these farmers have wasted water from the Colorado River without accountability.",
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          "body": "I love the Desert Sun. It’s very well written and informative - much better than most Coachella Valley news media. My only complaint is trying to login after I bought a subscription- it really should be quite simple, but someone has managed to make it so bad that I may not renew my subscription.",
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