Scientific American
Scientific American generates an estimated $500–$3k/month in revenue from 400–2k downloads/month on Google Play, according to AppCurrents estimates (updated 2026-08-02).
| Est. revenue / month | $500–$3k |
|---|---|
| Est. downloads / month | 400–2k |
| Estimate confidence | low |
| Pricing | Free + IAP |
| Rating | 4.82 ★ (1,854 ratings) |
| Category | News |
| Best chart rank | #181 News Grossing |
| Released | 19.09.2016 |
| App last updated | 24.12.2025 |
| Platform | Android |
Measured monthly estimate · Play installs · low confidence
About
A subscription to Scientific American magazines is available through Google Play for $49.99 annually or $5.99 monthly and is renewed automatically at the end of the subscription term, until cancelled. Individual issues are $6.99 each. Payment for all purchases will be charged to your Google Play account. For more information, please visit Google Play Terms and Conditions: https://play.google.com/i…
Trends & analysis
Chart rank trend
US · categoryWhy it's surfacing
Scout 10Ratings & velocity
★ +0.02 in windowRating distribution
97% positive · 2k ratingsGeographic reach
best rank · 8 storefrontsRevenue & downloads trend
ARPU $1In-app purchases
2 tiersScientific American — FAQ
How much money does Scientific American make?
According to AppCurrents estimates, Scientific American generates approximately $500–$3k per month (low confidence), modeled from its Google Play chart performance, rating velocity, and monetization signals.
How many downloads does Scientific American get?
Scientific American sees an estimated 400–2k downloads per month on Google Play, per AppCurrents modeling.
Is Scientific American free?
Scientific American is free to download on Google Play, monetizing through in-app purchases.
What is Scientific American's rating?
Scientific American holds a 4.82-star average from 1,854 ratings on Google Play. It currently ranks #181 on the News grossing chart.
When was Scientific American released?
Scientific American launched on Google Play on 19.09.2016. Its latest version shipped 24.12.2025.
