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App Store Apps > News > The Desert Sun
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The Desert Sun

8.14.0
USA TODAY Co., Inc.
4.41
1,735 reviews
Free

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EstablishedWell rated
Rating on App Store
4.41
1,735 ratings
Last updated
October 28, 2026
Size
187.7 MB

Users rate it well: 4.4 stars from 1,735 ratings. Its best ranking is #93 in Top Grossing, Magazines & Newspapers in United States.

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Store listing

By USA TODAY Co., Inc., from the App Store
Description by USA TODAY Co., Inc. Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The Desert Sun app delivers the local news that matters most to your community.

APP FEATURES:
• Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more.
• Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stories, photos, and videos that matter to you.
• Get breaking news, sports scores, and weather alerts with real-time notifications tailored to your interests.
• Customize your experience by saving your favorite stories, adjusting text size, using night mode, or reading offline.
• eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to USA TODAY and 200+ local eNewspapers.

MORE INFORMATION:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.desertsun.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.desertsun.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.desertsun.com
• 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. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.

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Found in the app by AppBrain
Price
Free
App size
187.7 MB
Content rating
Medium

Technologies used by The Desert Sun

Releases

Updates seen on the App Store
Version
8.14.0
Launched
August 2012

No changelog data

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Rankings

App Store top charts
Highest rank
#93
Chart
Top Grossing
Magazines & Newspapers
Country
United States

App Store Rankings for The Desert Sun

Top rankings

Rank Country Category List
93 United States Magazines & Newspapers Top Grossing
93 Iran Magazines & Newspapers Top Grossing

Ranking history in United States

About the app and developer

About The Desert Sun

The Desert Sun is a news app developed by USA TODAY Co., Inc.

User Ratings

The Desert Sun is rated 4.41 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 1.7 thousand ratings.

App Information

The Desert Sun is freely available from the App Store. The app size is 187.65 MB. The latest version available is 8.14.0. The last update was on October 28, 2026.

Technical Requirements

The app has a content rating of Medium Maturity. The app has been available on the App Store since August 2012.

The Desert Sun is made and published by USA TODAY Co., Inc. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with USA TODAY Co., Inc. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to USA TODAY Co., Inc. and are shown as published on the App Store.

Developer information for USA TODAY Co., Inc.

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Frequently asked questions about The Desert Sun

Is The Desert Sun free?

Yes. The Desert Sun is free on the App Store.

Is The Desert Sun still available?

Yes. The Desert Sun is on the App Store, and the last update we saw was on October 28, 2026.

How large is The Desert Sun?

The Desert Sun is 187.65 MB.

Is The Desert Sun suitable for children?

App Store gives The Desert Sun a medium maturity rating, so it is not meant for young children.

How do people rate The Desert Sun?

The Desert Sun scores 4.41 out of 5 stars, from 1,735 ratings on the App Store.

Who made The Desert Sun?

The Desert Sun was developed by USA TODAY Co., Inc. It is listed in the news category on the App Store.

What are the best alternatives to The Desert Sun?

People looking at The Desert Sun also look at these news apps: KESQ Palm Springs News, NBC Palm Springs, LA Times, The San Diego Union-Tribune, OCRegister.

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