--- title: "IndyStar: Indianapolis Star Revenue" description: "Analyze IndyStar: Indianapolis Star app's download estimates and rankings among magazines & newspapers. Revenue: $30K. Estimates updated daily." url: https://trendapps.dev/app/ios/331907339/ markdown: https://trendapps.dev/app/ios/331907339/index.md platform: iOS updated: 2026-09-19 source: TrendApps license: CC BY 4.0 --- # IndyStar: Indianapolis Star by Gannett · iOS · Magazines & Newspapers ## Key metrics | Metric | Value | | --- | --- | | Monthly revenue (store, estimated) | $30K | | Monthly downloads (estimated) | <3k | | Revenue per download | $30 | | Rating | 4.4★ (5.3K ratings) | | Price | Free | | In-app purchases | Yes | | Category | Magazines & Newspapers | | Top grossing rank | #52 in Magazines & Newspapers | | First seen on the store | October 6, 2009 | | Last data update | 2026-09-19 | ## Summary Securing #52 spot in magazines & newspapers revenue rankings, IndyStar: Indianapolis Star iOS app has established itself as a seasoned player with proven staying power in the magazines & newspapers category. Monthly download estimates are tracked daily, and the app shows very high profitability on a revenue-per-download basis, with estimated monthly revenue of $30K. Over 16 years since launch, it has accumulated 5.3K reviews and built its current revenue stream. The app maintains a 4.4-star rating, operating within a relatively uncrowded market space. This United States application demonstrates an impressive per-user monetization – learn more at their official website. ## Briefing IndyStar: Indianapolis Star is an iOS app (Free) by Gannett in the magazines & newspapers category, holding #52 in the magazines & newspapers grossing chart. It draws an estimated 1K downloads a month and holds a 4.4-star rating. - Monetizes through in-app purchases ranging from $19.99 to $69.99. - Ships new versions about one a month. - Latest version is 8.11.0, released July 24, 2026. - 67% of ratings are five-star. - Available in 30 languages. - Strongest in US, CA, IN. - Downloads at 187.4 MB and requires iOS 18.6+. - Rated 13+. ## Specs | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Version | 8.11.0 | | Release status | Regional release | | Age rating | 13+ | | Requires | iOS 18.6+ | | Size | 187.4 MB | | Languages | Arabic, HY, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Chinese, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese | | Price | Free | | First seen | October 2009 | | Top markets | US, CA, IN | | Publisher country | US | | Website | [Visit website](https://www.indystar.com) | | Support | [Visit support](https://help.indystar.com) | ## What's new | Version | Date | | --- | --- | | 8.11.0 | July 24, 2026 | | 8.10.2 | May 27, 2026 | | 8.10.1 | May 20, 2026 | | 8.9.0 | March 10, 2026 | | 8.8.1 | February 23, 2026 | ## In-app purchases | Item | Price | Duration | | --- | --- | --- | | Monthly Digital Subscription | $19.99 | P1M | | Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | P1Y | | Monthly Digital Rate | $19.99 | P1M | | Annual Digital Subscription | $19.99 | P1Y | ## Featured reviews - **4★ · A good app, but I want more features from Gannet and IndyStar · September 10, 2023** — As a Hoosier now living out of Indiana, I am glad for this app. I especially enjoy being able to see a replica of the print version of The Indianapolis Star. (Forgive me, but as an alumnus of what might’ve been called “IndyNews,” the forced contraction phrase “IndyStar” simply does not easily roll off this newsie’s tongue.) I wish the app had better access to The Star & News archives — especially for paying subscribers. I also wish the app did not embed so many advertisements and unrelated editorial content into articles. Readers are distracted enough in their lives. Must they be distracted while concentrating on an article? Finally, as an old time daily reporter and news consumer in Indianapolis, I wish the app simply had much more editorial content. The paucity of staff writers at The Star is painful to witness and affects the effectiveness of this app. - **1★ · Unable to view Subscriber Content after Subscribing · June 28, 2024** — I subscribed on my iPhone and paid for a one year subscription via the app and iTunes Store on June 04, 2024. Apple shows the paid subscription and sent an email for confirmation of the subscription and a receipt for payment via my Apple Card, but I am unable to view subscriber content a month later. I have contacted both Apple support and IndyStar support. Apple had me delete the app and re-install it and try to restore the purchase but nothing works. Apple points the finger at Indy Star and says only IndyStar can activate the subscription. IndyStar points their finger at Apple and says they show no payment and no subscription. Both tell me to contact the other and both say there is nothing they can do. Others seem to have the exact same issue. So, you would think someone would look into this, fix the subscription and restore purchase issue and make their customer accounts work together. Very disappointed in both Apple and IndyStar over their inability to communicate and resolve a simple subscription issue. - **4★ · Subscription issues · June 4, 2024** — I buy my subscription thru the Apple ITunes or App Store. I find now that my phone lists me as having a subscription thru October, but the App will not let me view ‘subscribers only’ content. This is the third year this has happened. I delete the app and in-subscribe for a few weeks or months then download it and am given an option to try a special offer to subscribe for a low rate. I have done this the past two years and will do it again. I have found this works, but I have not found an honest way to move past the issue. I called the IndyStar help line and that was no help. Nowhere did I show up in their records, so I was told. But as I said, I have used my iPhone apps to subscribe several times. Research online suggests my experience is not unusual. ## About IndyStar has been Central Indiana’s news source for more than 120 years. From in-depth investigations that hold the powerful to account to authoritative coverage of Indianapolis sports, culture and entertainment, we cover the news that shapes our communities. Our mobile app lets you personalize how you get the news that’s most important to you. Watchdog reporting and expert analysis on Indianapolis government and Indiana’s political scene? It’s in the app. Insider access to the Colts, Pacers, Fever, and college and high school sports? It’s in the app. Your best options to take in Central Indiana’s arts and entertainment scene? It’s in the app. Local news from Central Indiana’s trusted news source, plus national news from across the USA TODAY Network are all in the palm of your hand with the IndyStar app. APP FEATURES: • Real-time breaking news alerts • A personalized feed on the all-new For You page • The eNewspaper, a digital replica of our print newspaper Subscription Information: • The IndyStar app is free to download and all users can access a sampling of free articles every month. • Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information. MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.indystar.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.indystar.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.indystar.com ## Questions about this app ### How does IndyStar: Indianapolis Star iOS app make money? IndyStar: Indianapolis Star iOS app monetises through in-app purchases. The current products and price points are listed in the in-app purchases table on this page. ### How much revenue does IndyStar: Indianapolis Star generate? IndyStar: Indianapolis Star iOS app generates an estimated monthly revenue of $30K. ### What are IndyStar: Indianapolis Star iOS app's download statistics? IndyStar: Indianapolis Star iOS app download estimates are updated daily. The app maintains a 4.4-star rating based on 5.3K user reviews, indicating strong user satisfaction in the magazines & newspapers market. ### Is IndyStar: Indianapolis Star iOS app performing well in its category? IndyStar: Indianapolis Star iOS app holds position #52 in the magazines & newspapers revenue rankings. The app's performance metrics suggest significant growth potential in a low-competition segment. ### Where can I download IndyStar: Indianapolis Star iOS app? You can download IndyStar: Indianapolis Star iOS app from the App Store for iOS devices, requiring iOS 18.6 or later. The app offers in-app purchases for enhanced functionality. ## Links - [App Store page](https://apps.apple.com/app/id331907339) - [Developer website](https://www.indystar.com) - [Gannett on TrendApps](https://trendapps.dev/publisher/404843797/) - [Top Magazines & Newspapers apps on iOS](https://trendapps.dev/top-trending-apps/ios/magazines-and-newspapers/) - [App economics statistics](https://trendapps.dev/statistics/) Source: https://trendapps.dev/app/ios/331907339/ · Markdown: https://trendapps.dev/app/ios/331907339/index.md · Methodology: https://trendapps.dev/methodology/