Forbes
Forbes generates an estimated $700–$4k/month in revenue from 300–1k downloads/month on the App Store, according to AppCurrents estimates (updated 2026-08-02).
| Est. revenue / month | $700–$4k |
|---|---|
| Est. downloads / month | 300–1k |
| Estimate confidence | low |
| Pricing | Free + IAP |
| Rating | 4.81 ★ (162 ratings) |
| Category | News |
| Best chart rank | #98 News Free |
| Released | 18.09.2023 |
| App last updated | 27.07.2026 |
| Platform | iOS |
Modeled monthly estimate · rating velocity · low confidence
About
Download the Forbes app for actionable business news, insights, and trusted journalism—now with enhanced search, intuitive navigation, and the ability to save articles. Stay up to date on the stories that shape industries, change landscapes, and define conversations, with bold and in-depth reporting across entrepreneurship, business, investing, technology, and more. Immerse yourself in market-mov…
Trends & analysis
Chart rank trend
US · categoryWhy it's surfacing
Scout 9Ratings & velocity
★ -0.01 in windowRating distribution
97% positive · 151 ratingsGeographic reach
best rank · 1 storefrontRevenue & downloads trend
ARPU $3In-app purchases
2 tiersUpdate history
4 updates tracked- v4.3.08d ago
This update introduces a daily Quote of the Day in your Today feed with shareable quote cards, along with performance stability and bug fixes.
- v4.2.121d ago
This update focuses on performance stability, design alignment, and bug fixes to ensure a seamless reading and navigation experience.
- v4.2.01mo ago
This update introduces real-time Breaking News push notifications keeping you instantly connected to the biggest stories.
- v4.1.11mo ago
This update focuses on performance stability, design alignment, and bug fixes to ensure a seamless reading and navigation experience.
Forbes — FAQ
How much money does Forbes make?
According to AppCurrents estimates, Forbes generates approximately $700–$4k per month (low confidence), modeled from its the App Store chart performance, rating velocity, and monetization signals.
How many downloads does Forbes get?
Forbes sees an estimated 300–1k downloads per month on the App Store, per AppCurrents modeling.
Is Forbes free?
Forbes is free to download on the App Store, monetizing through in-app purchases.
What is Forbes's rating?
Forbes holds a 4.81-star average from 162 ratings on the App Store. It currently ranks #98 on the News free chart.
When was Forbes released?
Forbes launched on the App Store on 18.09.2023. Its latest version shipped 27.07.2026.
