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South China Morning Post: News

App Store·NewsFree + IAP★ 4.62 (2,248)launched 13.3y agoapp updated 11d agocharts in 1 country
Scout Score
29

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).

Estimates updated 02.10.2026 · How we estimate · Ranges reflect model confidence, not exact figures.
Est. revenue / month$9k–$49k
Est. downloads / month4k–17k
Estimate confidencelow
PricingFree + IAP
Rating4.62 ★ (2,248 ratings)
CategoryNews
Best chart rank#92 Magazines & Newspapers Grossing
Released02.06.2013
App last updated21.09.2026
PlatformiOS
Est. downloads / mo
4k–17k
Est. revenue / mo
$9k–$49k
Rating velocity / day
1
Chart velocity
▼ 4/day
Peak rank
#25
Days tracked
33
Chart ranks
#92 Magazines & Newspapers Grossing

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 · category
#25#99
Jun 15Oct 2
Grossing #92

Why it's surfacing

Scout 29
Momentum
4
Newness
3
Breakout
2
Grossing newcomer
2

Ratings & velocity

★ 0 in window
Total ratings
2k2k
Jun 8Oct 2
New ratings / day
40
Jun 15Oct 2

Rating distribution

92% positive · 2k ratings
5★
81%
4★
11%
3★
2%
2★
2%
1★
4%

Geographic reach

best rank · 1 storefront
us
#92 category

Revenue & downloads trend

ARPU $3
Est. revenue / mo · $21k
$58k$2k
Jun 8Oct 2
Est. downloads / mo · 8k
23k2k
Jun 8Oct 2

In-app purchases

6 tiers
All Digital Access - Monthly 1$10
All Digital Access - Monthly 2$10
PLUS - Monthly$35
All Digital Access - Yearly$125
PLUS - Yearly$400
PLUS (Yearly)$400

Update 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.

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