Sign in

The Economist: News & Analysis

App Store·NewsFree + IAP4.87 (182,254)launched 8.1y agoapp updated 1d agocharts in 11 countries
Scout Score
31

The Economist: News & Analysis generates an estimated $170k–$710k/month in revenue from 240k–980k downloads/month on the App Store, according to AppCurrents estimates (updated 2026-06-11).

Estimates updated 11.06.2026 · How we estimate · Ranges reflect model confidence, not exact figures.
Est. revenue / month$170k–$710k
Est. downloads / month240k–980k
Estimate confidencemedium
PricingFree + IAP
Rating4.87 ★ (182,254 ratings)
CategoryNews
Best chart rank#6 Magazines & Newspapers Grossing
Released03.05.2018
App last updated10.06.2026
PlatformiOS
Est. downloads / mo
240k–980k
Est. revenue / mo
$170k–$710k
Review velocity / day
-2 2
Chart velocity
flat
Peak rank
#6
Days tracked
8
Chart ranks
#6 Magazines & Newspapers Grossing#9 News Grossing#22 Magazines & Newspapers Free#40 News Free

Modeled monthly estimate · medium confidence

About

The world is complex—and changing fast. The Economist app unlocks independent reporting and news analysis from correspondents across the globe. Offering articles, podcasts, short-form videos and more, our app is a simple way to make sense of big news on the go. In a constantly changing landscape, know which way is up with The Economist’s smart takes on the latest world news. What does The Economi…

Trends & analysis

Chart rank trend

US · category
#6#24
Jun 4Jun 11
Free #22Grossing #6

Why it's surfacing

Scout 31
Newness
3
Grossing newcomer
3
Breakout
2

Reviews & velocity

★ 0 in window
Total ratings
182k182k
Jun 4Jun 11
New ratings / day
70
Jun 5Jun 11

Rating distribution

98% positive · 182k ratings
5
91%
4
7%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%

Geographic reach

best rank · 11 storefronts
in
#1 category
ca
#3 category
tw
#3 category
kr
#3 category
gb
#5 category
us
#6 category
br
#6 category
jp
#6 category
au
#11 category
fr
#14 category
de
#14 category

Revenue & downloads trend

ARPU $1
Est. revenue / mo · $354k
$354k$29k
Jun 4Jun 11
Est. downloads / mo · 489k
489k58k
Jun 4Jun 11

In-app purchases

6 tiers
Podcasts Monthly$7
Digital Monthly$29
Podcasts Annual$69
Three month subscription$74
One year subscription$249
Digital Annual$289

Update history

2 updates tracked
  • v4.91.01d ago

    We've made general improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother experience.

  • v4.90.09d ago

    We've made general improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother experience.

The Economist: News & Analysis — FAQ

How much money does The Economist: News & Analysis make?

According to AppCurrents estimates, The Economist: News & Analysis generates approximately $170k–$710k per month (medium confidence), modeled from its the App Store chart performance, rating velocity, and monetization signals.

How many downloads does The Economist: News & Analysis get?

The Economist: News & Analysis sees an estimated 240k–980k downloads per month on the App Store, per AppCurrents modeling.

Is The Economist: News & Analysis free?

The Economist: News & Analysis is free to download on the App Store, monetizing through in-app purchases.

What is The Economist: News & Analysis's rating?

The Economist: News & Analysis holds a 4.87-star average from 182,254 ratings on the App Store. It currently ranks #6 on the Magazines & Newspapers grossing chart.

When was The Economist: News & Analysis released?

The Economist: News & Analysis launched on the App Store on 03.05.2018. Its latest version shipped 10.06.2026.

Apps like The Economist: News & Analysis

See all alternatives →

Compare The Economist: News & Analysis