The Straits Times 4+
SPH Media Limited
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- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
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Description
Stay on top of developments in Singapore and around the world with trusted reporting and in-depth analyses from The Straits Times journalists. The ST app is free to download, and subscribers enjoy unlimited access.
Key benefits for subscribers include:
• Exclusive stories, features, podcasts, and award-winning multimedia content
• In-depth analyses and opinion pieces that help you understand the world
• ST e-paper in familiar print format
• 2-week news archive, so you can catch up on news you might have missed
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
What’s New
Version 9.13.9
Get this update for enhancements that improve your reading experience and allow us to serve you better.
If you need assistance, please e-mail us at stics@sph.com.sg so we can assist you directly.
Ratings and Reviews
Back swipe needs to be changed
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
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
Tricks you into clicking ads
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
Subscriptions
App Privacy
The developer, SPH Media Limited, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Browsing History
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- User Content
- Browsing History
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Location
- User Content
- Diagnostics
- Other Data
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- SPH Media Limited
- Size
- 86.2 MB
- Category
- News
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © SPH MEDIA
- Price
- Free
- In-App Purchases
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- ST monthly subscription $22.49
- ST weekly subscription $5.99