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The Minnesota Star Tribune

Star Tribune Media Company · News & Magazines · United States store
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$38.2K
Likely $12.7K to $114.7K
▼ 71.8% in 15 days
New ratings
Tracking
Daily counts start building from today
Rating
4.3 of 5
1.3K ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
0
was 1 on Oct 18, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 25, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$458.9K
Both stores combined. Small app estimate, so no split per store
LIFETIME INSTALLS (GOOGLE)
125.5K
About 698 per month on average since launch
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • United States #44 News (iOS)$38.2K · 100%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Small app: combines its grossing ranks with ratings growth (73 new ratings a month on average since launch). Tested on 418 apps with verified revenue: typically off by about 2.6 times, so the range is wide. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
1.3K
AVG RATING
4.30
PRICE
Free
IN APP PURCHASES
$0.99 - $259.99 per item
CONTAINS ADS
Yes
LAST UPDATE
349d ago
RELEASED
Nov 10, 2011
CONTENT RATING
Everyone 10+

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
21 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
0 (was 0)
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · BOTH STORES EST
Show daily values
Sep 26, 2026not in a grossing chart
Sep 27, 2026not in a grossing chart
Sep 28, 2026not in a grossing chart
Sep 29, 2026not in a grossing chart
Sep 30, 2026$170.5K a month
Oct 1, 2026$165.1K a month
Oct 2, 2026$180.5K a month
Oct 3, 2026$184.1K a month
Oct 4, 2026$174.5K a month
Oct 5, 2026$147.2K a month
Oct 6, 2026$150.2K a month
Oct 7, 2026$150.2K a month
Oct 8, 2026$144.3K a month
Oct 9, 2026$141.5K a month
Oct 10, 2026$135.4K a month
Oct 11, 2026$140.7K a month
Oct 12, 2026$143.5K a month
Oct 13, 2026$136.2K a month
Oct 14, 2026$159.5K a month
Oct 15, 2026$152.2K a month
Oct 16, 2026$172.4K a month
Oct 17, 2026$155.6K a month
Oct 18, 2026$148.6K a month
Oct 19, 2026$138.7K a month
Oct 20, 2026$130K a month
Oct 21, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 23, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 24, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 25, 2026$38.2K a month
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 26, 2026: not ranked. Now: not ranked.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
$0.99 - $259.99 per item
Google Play only shows the price range per item.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
0.7 reviews / week
  • Trendrising
  • Recent reviews average2.0 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share74%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 4840 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RATING BREAKDOWN
1.3K ratings
5★69%
4★11%
3★8%
2★4%
1★8%

What users want

From the latest 498 reviews on the United States Google Play, Jul 25, 2013 to Aug 14, 2026: 74% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Crashes and freezes26%

95 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Strib Varsity won't open and it's impossible to get tech help.
★★★★★ Well they fixed the constant crashing problem but now the app Keeps showing me stories that are sometimes a week or more old.
★★★★★ Freezes and sticks every time I try now on phone and tablet.
Worse after an update15%

55 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ updated and it forgot me.
★★★★★ Update-Firefox browser incapatibility.
★★★★★ Not sure why this is still on the play store since the Strib updated it in August of 24.
Bugs, things not working14%

52 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Log in page doesn't work and limits articles.
★★★★★ Expensive subscription for something that doesn't work.
★★★★★ Edit 8/2024 still doesn't work right
Price and subscription13%

48 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I subscribe for my mother and I use the app, or I should say I try to use it.
★★★★★ In settings page, sign-in link doesn't work and so it keeps asking me to subscribe when I already have an account and I can't get through the paywall.
★★★★★ Expensive subscription for something that doesn't work.
Login and account problems6%

22 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ When I login, the app shows I'm signed in, but does not open the subscribers version, and there is no way to open the paper.
★★★★★ I forgot my password and no recovery option.
★★★★★ This online account is terrible in so many regards along with the fact they can't even deliver a Sunday paper on a regular basis.
Slow, laggy, battery5%

19 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ It's more laggy and harder to get the comments to load.
★★★★★ Missing many stories that are in the online and paper edition, plus it's slow as molasses, and the search doesn't work.
★★★★★ The app is slow and buggy at times.
Wrong or poor results4%

13 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ What is wrong with the designers of this app?
★★★★★ Fake news at it's finest.
★★★★★ Now it is useless and my digital subscription is worthless too bc I can't use the app on my phone (where I read my news).
No customer support3%

11 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ When I finally get the correct version, when I hit the back button I get taken back to the contact us page.
★★★★★ Had to call support and they added my email to the account.
★★★★★ Asked about this with email support a year ago and it is still not showing results the way the web version does.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • Also, should have an option to email a link to reset password. 1★, Feb 18, 2025
  • It would be awesome if it pulled ANY results from this year. 1★, Aug 5, 2023
  • Wish it had more content from it's paper. 4★, Aug 3, 2023
  • I should have read the reviews before signing up for the digital edition. 1★, Dec 16, 2022
  • Needs a reinstall every now and then. 1★, Apr 9, 2022
  • It would be nice to have subscription controls in the app too. 2★, Jul 11, 2021
  • It would be nice to be able to swipe left in the Obituaries instead of going back after every one and clicking on the next name. 2★, May 23, 2018
  • Why would a news app need access to photos/files and contacts? 1★, Apr 22, 2018
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
won't open11won't even open9blank screen8
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Easy to use9%

9 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ It's now easy to navigate and works flawlessly!
★★★★★ Easy to use and great content.
★★★★★ It is well organized and easy to use to get caught up on the latest news.
Accurate, great results6%

6 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Generally works well, easy to navigate
★★★★★ Works well most of the time!
Fun, addictive3%

3 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ But enjoy many of the articles about so much more.
★★★★★ Born and raised in MN but having moved to AZ 37 years ago I still enjoy the sports teams and the politics.
Useful, it helps2%

2 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ It would be helpful if it had a full screen option that would allow me to get rid of the page numbering and Google search bar while reading the e-edition on my phone.
★★★★★ This app is helpful and saves money on paper on trees.

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, United States Google Play.

★★★★★Aug 14, 2026

This app seems to have taken several steps backward over the years. Many so-called "improvements" really aren't.

★★★★★Jul 30, 2026

Pop up survey locks the app. I'm a paid subscriber.

★★★★★Jul 15, 2026

can't give zero stars. articles are several days old. really can't read current news. days old stuff

★★★★★Jul 5, 2026

Strib Varsity won't open and it's impossible to get tech help.

★★★★★Jun 14, 2026

Main news , excellent 👍

★★★★★Mar 24, 2026

The app did what I expected it to do, however, it proved quite tedious when it came to unsubscribing.

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Store screenshots

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App Store ads

Apple Search Ads this app ran in the last 90 days, from Apple's public ad repository.

No App Store ads in the EU
None in the last 90 days.

Apple only publishes ads shown in the EU (EU Digital Services Act), with a 7 day delay. An app that advertises only outside the EU shows nothing here. Shown for the App Store version (The Minnesota Star Tribune).

Growth research

Where this app is buying and earning its users. Each link opens pre filtered.

Meta Ad Library ↗Active Facebook and Instagram adsTikTok Creative Center ↗Top performing TikTok adsTikTok creators ↗Organic videos mentioning the appInstagram ↗Reels and posts under its hashtagYouTube ↗Reviews, tutorials and ShortsDeveloper site ↗Landing page and pricing

ASO keywords

Most repeated terms in the listing. Highlighted ones also appear in the title or short description.

star tribune10star6tribune6month6news5first5access5first month5startribune4know breaking3breaking news3news alerts3month star3tribune digital3digital access3minnesota2through2easily2explore2stories2find2content2discuss2engage2

What's new in 4.7

No release notes.

Store description

Get news from Minnesota’s most trusted source through the Star Tribune app for Android tablet and phone. Easily explore more stories, find more content, discuss more, engage more, and be the first to know more with breaking news alerts. Download it today and get more of what matters to Minnesota from the state’s largest newsroom. All-day, every day. FEATURES: • Explore more: From in-depth investigative reports to the latest local, regional, state, national and global news, our awarding-winning 200+ journalists cover it all. • Find more: Search for your favorite columnists, stories, or browse through sections. • Discuss more: Easily share, text or email a story. • Engage more: Have an opinion? Leave a comment and be a part of the conversation. • Know more: Get breaking news alerts and be the first to learn when news happens. The Star Tribune app is free to download, and all users enjoy a sampling of articles. Star Tribune Subscribers get full access to the app, plus unlimited access to StarTribune.com, with a qualifying subscription. SUBSCRIPTION SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER: Get your first month FREE! DETAILS: • Download the app for free and enjoy a limited number of complimentary articles each month. Get Star Tribune Premium Digital Access for only $14.99/month (first month FREE). • Your subscription to Star Tribune Premium Digital Access includes unlimited content on StarTribune.com and complete access to the Star Tribune app on smartphones and tablets. • Payment will be charged to your Google Play account with the confirmation of your purchase after the first-month trial. • Your subscription will auto-renew for $14.99 each month unless you cancel 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. The auto-renewal can be turned off at any time in the Subscriptions menu in the Google Play Store. Please note, you will be unable to cancel your current subscription during an active subscription period. Privacy Policy: www.startribune.com/privacypolicy Terms of Service: www.startribunecom/termsofuse Please reach out to us with any comments or questions at https://www.startribune.com/appfeedback

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