Instapaper
Instapaper generates an estimated $10k–$54k/month in revenue from 5k–19k downloads/month on the App Store, according to AppCurrents estimates (updated 2026-08-02).
| Est. revenue / month | $10k–$54k |
|---|---|
| Est. downloads / month | 5k–19k |
| Estimate confidence | low |
| Pricing | Free + IAP |
| Rating | 4.60 ★ (3,532 ratings) |
| Category | News |
| Best chart rank | #96 News Free |
| Released | 12.02.2019 |
| App last updated | 28.07.2026 |
| Platform | iOS |
Modeled monthly estimate · rating velocity · low confidence
About
Instapaper is the simplest way to save and store articles for reading: offline, on-the-go, anytime, anywhere, perfectly formatted. Instapaper for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch provides a mobile-optimized text view that makes reading Internet content a clean and uncluttered experience. Instapaper also enhances the standard reading experience with features like text-to-speech. Instapaper has been…
Trends & analysis
Chart rank trend
US · categoryWhy it's surfacing
Scout 29Ratings & velocity
★ -0.01 in windowRating distribution
90% positive · 4k ratingsGeographic reach
best rank · 11 storefrontsRevenue & downloads trend
ARPU $3In-app purchases
2 tiersUpdate history
2 updates tracked- v107d ago
Instapaper 10 is a major update. We've adopted Liquid Glass, redesigned large parts of the app, added new features, and made many performance improvements. Sections Menu * Section counts now appear everywhere, and can be turned off in Settings > Behavior > Section Counts. * Folders and Tags can now be sorted by name, newest, oldest, or count. * iPad improvements, including a side-by-side list and menu view in landscape, and full Liquid Glass support in Reader. Article List * Redesigned article list, including a new Condensed Mode and typography options (serif, sans-serif, and accessibility). Configure in Settings > Appearance. * A new swipe action moves articles to the top of your list. Set it up in Settings > Behavior > Swipe Actions. * Playlists are now created automatically from your full article list. You can still build one from selected articles via "..." > Select. Reader * Four new reading fonts: Literata, New York, Open Sans, and Atkinson Hyperlegible. * You can now choose what opens when you tap an article — Reader View (the one you know and love), Web View, the in-app browser, or your default browser. Configure in Settings > Behavior > Article View. New Features * Introducing the Instapaper widget! Add it to your Home Screen to see your Currently Reading or Recently Saved articles. Performance * Faster article downloads and more reliable background sync, with a number of fixes across the board.
- v9.4.17mo ago
* Fix issue with iPad going fullscreen when auto-fullscreen disabled.
Instapaper — FAQ
How much money does Instapaper make?
According to AppCurrents estimates, Instapaper generates approximately $10k–$54k per month (low confidence), modeled from its the App Store chart performance, rating velocity, and monetization signals.
How many downloads does Instapaper get?
Instapaper sees an estimated 5k–19k downloads per month on the App Store, per AppCurrents modeling.
Is Instapaper free?
Instapaper is free to download on the App Store, monetizing through in-app purchases.
What is Instapaper's rating?
Instapaper holds a 4.60-star average from 3,532 ratings on the App Store. It currently ranks #96 on the News free chart.
When was Instapaper released?
Instapaper launched on the App Store on 12.02.2019. Its latest version shipped 28.07.2026.
