Ventura County Star

Name: Ventura County Star
Rating: 4.5 (2150 reviews)
Author: Gannett

by Gannett

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 7 Aug 2026

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At a glance: From $9.99/mo
Free to download
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News
Magazines & Newspapers

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Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published
In-app purchases	Yes	Limited free	—	Store published

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Pricing & paywalls

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Monthly Digital Rate — $9.99/month
Ventura County Star Annual Digital Subscription — $14.99/month
Ventura County Star Annual Digital Subscription — $69.99/year ($5.83/mo)
Ventura County Star — $19.99

Last verified 7 Aug 2026

Ratings & reviews

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4.5 2150 ratings · App Store

5/5WHAT ADS? I don't see any ads!
*** update*** Update - I got a new phone and lost my subscription- not renewing. And why are important news items for subscribers only? Closed roads, state of emergency declared by the sheriff - ACTIVE SHOOTER on the Heuneme base? The news is supposed to be a public service FIRST, I’m disappointed to say the least! This is an update to my review since reading the other reviews on here...I don't see any ads on the new version. And even if I did, I don't mind. However, I do believe that if someone paid for a subscription based on "no ads" - then they should receive a refund. I, for one, am loving the idea of being able to read as much as I want for free, and I will tolerate the ads for that specific reason. This version is better for me since there doesn't appear to be a forced limit on free articles. The last version had a monthly limit of 10 **free** articles and then you had to pay for a subscription to read anything more that month. I was never going to pay for a subscription - I don't believe I should be required to pay for information when the paper makes money already on ads. But that's me. I'm willing to tolerate the ads so I can get my info for free. Old school "over the air" free TV paradigm. People under 30 won't understand that concept. ****The only thing I don't like about the new version is the real estate section part of the app. I can't get to my saved searches very easily or at all sometimes*******.

catlvr_214 · 7 Aug 2026
5/5This is an Update??
I made the grave error of deleting my old VCStar app and now I’m stuck with your idea of Modernity. I would happily pay $20 for a download of the old app so I could get the proper use out of my $30/month sub. Now that my paper is MAILED to me ( I live a mile over the County line) I get Sunday, Monday and Tuesday on Thursday and Wednesday on Friday. So I HAVE to use your very poor excuse for am e-reader. I use the Washington Post, New York Times, L.A.Times and Honolulu Star-Advertiser with minimal trouble. Thank You for nothing.. Wally Close Carpinteria

jollywally001 · 7 Aug 2026
3/5TheOldandTheNew
I Like the old version much better. It was easy to use and started up much easier. I downloaded the app as I was instructed to do and it started up ok but when I to go to puzzles it went to. A page that was blank, and stayed that way. I find that I now have to load VCSTAR through Google/Chrome. Then I have to choose the Sports section and go to the pages I want manualy. When I click on a puzzle they work but always has a section on the left which limits the size. I used to get it almost full page which made it a lot easier to read. The comics too. I can print out things okay but I don’t want to have to print out everything I have trouble reading on the screen. This is an AirPad II and the screen is only 7.5 inches wide and my eyes are 78 years old and need all the help they can get.

L0SNE1 · 7 Aug 2026
1/5Crap App
I much preferred the old app. I liked the layout of the e-newspaper format. I love to read the news in a way that simulates a real physical newspaper. I appreciate how actual newspapers are organized; political, sports, financial sections, etc. I read the news on my iPad. The format for new e-newspaper on this devise is terrible. Way more cumbersome. In addition, I don’t like the “other” Home Screen choices where the newspaper chooses the main news stories for the reader. I’m literate, I’m capable of determining what’s important to me. Really, perhaps you should offer a second app that offers only the e-newspaper. I’m seriously considering canceling my subscription (Likely I will). For $20/month it’s annoying that my ability to simply choose my news format is so limited.

Ojaiwineguy · 7 Aug 2026
5/5Great Local, National and World News Source
The app is so easy to use. I love that you can click on specific articles and forward them to someone else who might be interested. Even the comic strips! Always on my phone by around 4am, so can access today’s paper as soon as I wake up. Highly recommend.

donaldwood · 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]
7.3.2
• 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 broken out by topics you follow. • 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]
8.0.1
• 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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          "rating": 5,
          "title": "WHAT ADS? I don't see any ads!",
          "body": "*** update*** Update - I got a new phone and lost my subscription- not renewing. And why are important news items for subscribers only? Closed roads, state of emergency declared by the sheriff - ACTIVE SHOOTER on the Heuneme base? The news is supposed to be a public service FIRST, I’m disappointed to say the least! This is an update to my review since reading the other reviews on here...I don't see any ads on the new version. And even if I did, I don't mind. However, I do believe that if someone paid for a subscription based on \"no ads\" - then they should receive a refund. I, for one, am loving the idea of being able to read as much as I want for free, and I will tolerate the ads for that specific reason. This version is better for me since there doesn't appear to be a forced limit on free articles. The last version had a monthly limit of 10 **free** articles and then you had to pay for a subscription to read anything more that month. I was never going to pay for a subscription - I don't believe I should be required to pay for information when the paper makes money already on ads. But that's me. I'm willing to tolerate the ads so I can get my info for free. Old school \"over the air\" free TV paradigm. People under 30 won't understand that concept. ****The only thing I don't like about the new version is the real estate section part of the app. I can't get to my saved searches very easily or at all sometimes*******.",
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          "body": "I made the grave error of deleting my old VCStar app and now I’m stuck with your idea of Modernity. I would happily pay $20 for a download of the old app so I could get the proper use out of my $30/month sub. Now that my paper is MAILED to me ( I live a mile over the County line) I get Sunday, Monday and Tuesday on Thursday and Wednesday on Friday. So I HAVE to use your very poor excuse for am e-reader. I use the Washington Post, New York Times, L.A.Times and Honolulu Star-Advertiser with minimal trouble. Thank You for nothing.. Wally Close Carpinteria",
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          "body": "I much preferred the old app. I liked the layout of the e-newspaper format. I love to read the news in a way that simulates a real physical newspaper. I appreciate how actual newspapers are organized; political, sports, financial sections, etc. I read the news on my iPad. The format for new e-newspaper on this devise is terrible. Way more cumbersome. In addition, I don’t like the “other” Home Screen choices where the newspaper chooses the main news stories for the reader. I’m literate, I’m capable of determining what’s important to me. Really, perhaps you should offer a second app that offers only the e-newspaper. I’m seriously considering canceling my subscription (Likely I will). For $20/month it’s annoying that my ability to simply choose my news format is so limited.",
          "author": "Ojaiwineguy",
          "date": "7 Aug 2026"
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          "body": "The app is so easy to use. I love that you can click on specific articles and forward them to someone else who might be interested. Even the comic strips! Always on my phone by around 4am, so can access today’s paper as soon as I wake up. Highly recommend.",
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