The Straits Times

Name: The Straits Times
Rating: 4.4 (233 reviews)
Author: SPH Media Limited

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Free · In‑App Purchases

233 Ratings
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4+
Years
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News
Developer

SPH Media Limited
Language

EN
English
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113
MB

Stay informed, your way. Stay informed with The Straits Times—where trusted journalism meets modern convenience. Get trusted news, trending stories, and lifestyle updates from Singapore and beyond—all in one app. The Straits Times app offers smart summaries, immersive visuals, podcasts, and a tailored experience with myST+. Free to download. Subscribers get to unlock unlimited access to exclusive stories and interviews, in-depth investigations, and recreate that morning ritual with the digital replica of the print edition. You can choose to subscribe on a weekly or monthly basis: • ST weekly subscription (auto-renewed weekly at S$ 7.98) • ST monthly subscription (auto-renewed monthly at S$ 29.98) • Try our introductory offer at S$ 0.98*/month for the first 3 months • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of the purchase • You will be automatically charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew at any time by going to account settings in the App Store • Upon cancellation, your subscription is valid till the end of the current period. Past subscriptions will not be refunded *Introductory offer is available to new subscribers only. For technical assistance, please contact stics@sph.com.sg Privacy policy: https://sph.com.sg/legal/sph_privacy.html Terms and conditions: https://www.sph.com.sg/terms-and-conditions/app-for-ios

Ratings & Reviews

4.4

out of 5

233 Ratings

Back swipe needs to be changed
05/21/2021

The Count2
ST and CNA need to change their back swipe to take you back to the main page, not the previous article. You are the only news app that does this. If I skipped articles, there’s a reason for it. Why force me back to them?
Back swipe needs to be changed
05/21/2021

The Count2

ST and CNA need to change their back swipe to take you back to the main page, not the previous article. You are the only news app that does this. If I skipped articles, there’s a reason for it. Why force me back to them?
Ah, the Straits Times app
09/26/2024

pacojet91234
the perfect choice if you're a fan of bugs and non-critical, state-approved journalism! Imagine trying to stay informed, but instead of news, you’re greeted by the sweet, repetitive joy of app crashes. It's as if the developers thought, "Why stop at news when we can also offer frustration?"And the content? Well, if you’re looking for groundbreaking stories, look elsewhere! The Straits Times seems to take great care in ensuring you never encounter a controversial thought. Critical journalism? Not here! It’s all smooth sailing for the powers that be. But hey, if you like reading what feels like press releases, you're in for a treat!So, if you're after an app that’s buggy and avoids anything that might offend the status quo, The Straits Times app is for you. Get ready for endless loading screens and government-approved headlines!

Developer Response
Hi, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the app has not met your expectations. We're working on improving both performance and user experience. We appreciate your input and will share it with the relevant teams. If you have any specific issues, please contact us at stics@sph.com.sg. - ST mobile team
Ah, the Straits Times app
09/26/2024

pacojet91234

the perfect choice if you're a fan of bugs and non-critical, state-approved journalism! Imagine trying to stay informed, but instead of news, you’re greeted by the sweet, repetitive joy of app crashes. It's as if the developers thought, "Why stop at news when we can also offer frustration?"And the content? Well, if you’re looking for groundbreaking stories, look elsewhere! The Straits Times seems to take great care in ensuring you never encounter a controversial thought. Critical journalism? Not here! It’s all smooth sailing for the powers that be. But hey, if you like reading what feels like press releases, you're in for a treat!So, if you're after an app that’s buggy and avoids anything that might offend the status quo, The Straits Times app is for you. Get ready for endless loading screens and government-approved headlines!
Developer Response 09/30/2024
Hi, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the app has not met your expectations. We're working on improving both performance and user experience. We appreciate your input and will share it with the relevant teams. If you have any specific issues, please contact us at stics@sph.com.sg. - ST mobile team
Tricks you into clicking ads
05/08/2021

kelxia
The ads are so easily triggered while scrolling. Any slight brush causes the browser to open with the ad. I can’t get through a single article now without accidentally opening these ads multiple times. The latest update now also has full screen ads that moves the close button around. Sometimes this button is camouflaged with the background so you can’t find it causing more opening of ads. Such cheap tricks to increase clock through to ads is not what I expected from a respected news source.

Developer Response
Hi kelxia, thank you for your feedback. We are aware of this issue and we’re looking for ways to reduce the chance for mistaps. We appreciate your patience. Please contact stics@sph.com.sg if you need help or have further feedback. - ST mobile team
Tricks you into clicking ads
05/08/2021

kelxia

The ads are so easily triggered while scrolling. Any slight brush causes the browser to open with the ad. I can’t get through a single article now without accidentally opening these ads multiple times. The latest update now also has full screen ads that moves the close button around. Sometimes this button is camouflaged with the background so you can’t find it causing more opening of ads. Such cheap tricks to increase clock through to ads is not what I expected from a respected news source.
Developer Response 05/14/2021
Hi kelxia, thank you for your feedback. We are aware of this issue and we’re looking for ways to reduce the chance for mistaps. We appreciate your patience. Please contact stics@sph.com.sg if you need help or have further feedback. - ST mobile team
Latest Updates v10
Jun 24

Kenny Go
This is the best version of ST I have used so far. The AI summary offers helpful snippets. I like the e-Paper in this update; it resembles reading a real newspaper and allows me to click on articles for more detailed reading, which helps with font size preferences. One small suggestion: apply the same AI summary features to each article 😉

Developer Response
Hi, we appreciate your thoughtful review. It's rewarding to hear that our app is helping you stay informed and connected to the news that matters. Thank you for being a valued reader of our publication. - ST mobile team
Latest Updates v10
Jun 24

Kenny Go

This is the best version of ST I have used so far. The AI summary offers helpful snippets. I like the e-Paper in this update; it resembles reading a real newspaper and allows me to click on articles for more detailed reading, which helps with font size preferences. One small suggestion: apply the same AI summary features to each article 😉
Developer Response Jun 26
Hi, we appreciate your thoughtful review. It's rewarding to hear that our app is helping you stay informed and connected to the news that matters. Thank you for being a valued reader of our publication. - ST mobile team

Stay informed the smart way — with the latest Straits Times app update. In this release: • Experience our all-new Text-to-Speech feature with a more human and expressive voice. • Progressive download of the E-paper will now fully replace the auto-download feature. Your E-paper will start downloading in the background once you open the first page. CONTACT E-mail us at stics@sph.com.sg for help or feedback.

Version 10.4.0

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