Ground News
Ground News generates an estimated $4.5M–$25M/month in revenue from 2.0M–8.2M downloads/month on the App Store, according to AppCurrents estimates (updated 2026-09-08).
| Est. revenue / month | $4.5M–$25M |
|---|---|
| Est. downloads / month | 2.0M–8.2M |
| Estimate confidence | low |
| Pricing | Free + IAP |
| Rating | 4.72 ★ (47,630 ratings) |
| Category | News |
| Best chart rank | #2 Magazines & Newspapers Free |
| Released | 22.04.2018 |
| App last updated | 31.08.2026 |
| Platform | iOS |
Modeled monthly estimate · rating velocity · low confidence
About
Get all your news in one place on an eye-opening platform that shows you the bias, reliability and ownership of every source you read. Cut through the noise and escape media echo chambers with Ground News. Ground News is the largest news aggregator in the world with over 50K news sources and 60K articles added daily. But we aren’t a typical news aggregator, throwing hundreds of headlines at you t…
Trends & analysis
Chart rank trend
US · categoryWhy it's surfacing
Scout 32Ratings & velocity
★ -0.01 in windowRating distribution
94% positive · 45k ratingsGeographic reach
best rank · 12 storefrontsRevenue & downloads trend
ARPU $3In-app purchases
9 tiersUpdate history
6 updates tracked- v4.33.08d ago
• Update the launch and loading screens to use a new background color. • Source filter in the Story page now carry into the Coverage analysis tap-through, including the active filter state when opening it. • Source logo, source name, and rating chips now open the source profile, while the headline and description still open the article. • Move the feedback unit into Settings and update its description. • Update the Blindspot section header to include icon and description. • Fix navigation bugs on iOS 18.3 and below. • Fix authentication bugs. • Create a new experience to sample unlocked stories.
- v4.32.022d ago
• Updated paywall icons on source cards and source profile pages for better clarity. • Fixed an issue where signing in could show an unexpected error message after dismissing a social login prompt.
- v4.31.01mo ago
• An improved source browsing and filtering experience within stories • Fixed crashed crashes and boosted performance from the Explore experience • For non-US users: configure bias colors to reflect how you view blue or red • Improved digest reading and browsing experience
- v4.30.02mo ago
• Improved Source profiles from Search • Added support for interest topic deep links • Added additional flows to provide content feedback in the app • Add better support for Digest push notifications • Bug fixes for dark mode and local news
- v4.29.02mo ago
• We've made improvements to Settings! Finding account information about your subscription should now be easier • Improved network calls on app startup
Ground News — FAQ
How much money does Ground News make?
According to AppCurrents estimates, Ground News generates approximately $4.5M–$25M per month (low confidence), modeled from its the App Store chart performance, rating velocity, and monetization signals.
How many downloads does Ground News get?
Ground News sees an estimated 2.0M–8.2M downloads per month on the App Store, per AppCurrents modeling.
Is Ground News free?
Ground News is free to download on the App Store, monetizing through in-app purchases.
What is Ground News's rating?
Ground News holds a 4.72-star average from 47,630 ratings on the App Store. It currently ranks #2 on the Magazines & Newspapers free chart.
When was Ground News released?
Ground News launched on the App Store on 22.04.2018. Its latest version shipped 31.08.2026.
