Toronto Star
Toronto Star: A paid newspaper subscription with ePaper, personalized news and article listening. Ranked #43 of 71 in News and Digital Magazine Subscriptions by our editors (5.1/10); pricing: Paid; best for toronto-area readers who want ePaper and audio.
At a glance
- Editor score5.1 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forToronto-area readers who want ePaper and audio
- Free planNo
- Publication typeNewspaper
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Combines personalized feeds, breaking-news alerts and saved-story organization
- Includes searchable ePaper editions and up to six months of back issues
- Offers podcasts and ePaper article listening in the app
Where it doesn't
- Digital access requires a paid subscription
- Listed in-app subscriptions may differ by region or website offer
- Newsletter tools and much of the reading experience center on the apps
Our verdict on Toronto Star
Toronto Star brings local, national and international newspaper coverage to its website and iOS and Android apps. It is suited to Toronto-area readers who want a digital newspaper alongside a personalized news feed, rather than only a stream of headlines. The main app includes alerts, saved-story organization, podcasts and newsletter preference management. Readers can also access the ePaper, a digital edition formatted like the printed newspaper, with searchable editions and back issues.
The ePaper and audio features are the clearest fit for readers who want more than a standard news feed. The product supports listening to ePaper stories and streaming podcasts in the app; it also lets readers resume reading and organize saved stories. Up to six months of ePaper back issues are available. Together, these features suit readers who want to browse an edition, return to earlier issues or listen to articles, while someone seeking only occasional headline access may find a paid subscription less compelling.
Toronto Star offers monthly and annual digital subscriptions listed as in-app purchases, and print subscribers receive digital access under their subscription terms. The published starting price is 27.99, with listed prices drawn from Canadian App Store in-app purchases and potentially different from website offers or other regions. This means prospective subscribers should compare the available purchase options for their region. Pick Toronto Star for its mix of ePaper, news updates and audio; consider another option if a free ongoing digital subscription is essential or if you do not need newspaper editions and audio features.
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Toronto Star fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Publication type | Newspaper |
| Publication bundle | No |
| Archive access | Yes |
| Audio content | Yes |
| Ad-free access | Not verified |
| Gift subscription | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | thestar.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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