South China Morning Post: News
South China Morning Post: News generates an estimated $9k–$49k/month in revenue from 4k–17k downloads/month on the App Store, according to AppCurrents estimates (updated 2026-10-02).
| Est. revenue / month | $9k–$49k |
|---|---|
| Est. downloads / month | 4k–17k |
| Estimate confidence | low |
| Pricing | Free + IAP |
| Rating | 4.62 ★ (2,248 ratings) |
| Category | News |
| Best chart rank | #92 Magazines & Newspapers Grossing |
| Released | 02.06.2013 |
| App last updated | 21.09.2026 |
| Platform | iOS |
Modeled monthly estimate · rating velocity · low confidence
About
The South China Morning Post (SCMP) has been the most authoritative voice reporting on China and Asia for more than a century. As Hong Kong’s English-language newspaper of record, our international team of Asia experts, reporters, journalists, photographers and filmmakers are dedicated to providing breaking news and analysis from Hong Kong, China and beyond. Our unique home base of Hong Kong allo…
Trends & analysis
Chart rank trend
US · categoryWhy it's surfacing
Scout 29Ratings & velocity
★ 0 in windowRating distribution
92% positive · 2k ratingsGeographic reach
best rank · 1 storefrontRevenue & downloads trend
ARPU $3In-app purchases
6 tiersUpdate history
12+ updates tracked- v7.2.611d ago
We’ve updated our section rail layout for a cleaner look and a smoother, easier navigation experience
- v7.2.518d ago
Improved Article Layout: We’ve updated our ad positioning within articles to give you a cleaner, smoother, and less intrusive reading experience.
- v7.2.428d ago
Our text-to-speech feature is now supported across even more article types. We resolved an issue that was causing the app to crash for some users.
- v7.2.31mo ago
Fixed a loading bug to ensure your news appears reliably.
- v7.2.21mo ago
Refined layouts for a cleaner, more polished look. Fixed a loading bug to ensure your news appears reliably.
South China Morning Post: News — FAQ
How much money does South China Morning Post: News make?
According to AppCurrents estimates, South China Morning Post: News generates approximately $9k–$49k per month (low confidence), modeled from its the App Store chart performance, rating velocity, and monetization signals.
How many downloads does South China Morning Post: News get?
South China Morning Post: News sees an estimated 4k–17k downloads per month on the App Store, per AppCurrents modeling.
Is South China Morning Post: News free?
South China Morning Post: News is free to download on the App Store, monetizing through in-app purchases.
What is South China Morning Post: News's rating?
South China Morning Post: News holds a 4.62-star average from 2,248 ratings on the App Store. It currently ranks #92 on the Magazines & Newspapers grossing chart.
When was South China Morning Post: News released?
South China Morning Post: News launched on the App Store on 02.06.2013. Its latest version shipped 21.09.2026.