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The Desert Sun

Google Play·NewsFree + IAP3.05 (204)launched 14.0y agoapp updated 2mo agocharts in 2 countries
Scout Score
30

The Desert Sun generates an estimated $3k–$18k/month in revenue from 3k–13k downloads/month on Google Play, according to AppCurrents estimates (updated 2026-07-26).

Estimates updated 26.07.2026 · How we estimate · Ranges reflect model confidence, not exact figures.
Est. revenue / month$3k–$18k
Est. downloads / month3k–13k
Estimate confidencelow
PricingFree + IAP
Rating3.05 ★ (204 ratings)
CategoryNews
Best chart rank#127 News Grossing
Released02.08.2012
App last updated19.05.2026
PlatformAndroid
Est. downloads / mo
3k–13k
Est. revenue / mo
$3k–$18k
Rating velocity / day
0
Chart velocity
flat
Peak rank
#114
Days tracked
50
Chart ranks
#127 News Grossing

Measured monthly estimate · Play installs · low confidence

About

From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The Desert Sun app delivers the local news that matters most to your community. APP FEATURES: • Access all of our in-depth journalism, including things to do around town, sports coverage from high school to the pros, and much more. • Enjoy a streamlined, fast-loading experience that makes it easy to view the stori…

Trends & analysis

Chart rank trend

US · category
#114#199
Jun 5Jul 26
Grossing #127

Why it's surfacing

Scout 30
Climber
16
Momentum
7
Newness
3
Breakout
2
Grossing newcomer
1

Ratings & velocity

★ 0 in window
Total ratings
204
Jun 15Jul 26
New ratings / day
10
Jun 16Jul 23

Rating distribution

50% positive · 199 ratings
5
33%
4
17%
3
9%
2
8%
1
34%

Geographic reach

best rank · 2 storefronts
ca
#40 category
us
#127 category

Revenue & downloads trend

ARPU $1
Est. revenue / mo · $8k
$9k$6
Jun 5Jul 26
Est. downloads / mo · 6k
7k44
Jun 5Jul 26

In-app purchases

2 tiers
In-app purchase$17
In-app purchase$70

The Desert Sun — FAQ

How much money does The Desert Sun make?

According to AppCurrents estimates, The Desert Sun generates approximately $3k–$18k per month (low confidence), modeled from its Google Play chart performance, rating velocity, and monetization signals.

How many downloads does The Desert Sun get?

The Desert Sun sees an estimated 3k–13k downloads per month on Google Play, per AppCurrents modeling.

Is The Desert Sun free?

The Desert Sun is free to download on Google Play, monetizing through in-app purchases.

What is The Desert Sun's rating?

The Desert Sun holds a 3.05-star average from 204 ratings on Google Play. It currently ranks #127 on the News grossing chart.

When was The Desert Sun released?

The Desert Sun launched on Google Play on 02.08.2012. Its latest version shipped 19.05.2026.

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