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The Detroit News: Local News

App Store·NewsFree + IAP4.55 (7,220)launched 11.9y agoapp updated 12d agocharts in 2 countries
Scout Score
30

The Detroit News: Local News generates an estimated $20k–$120k/month in revenue from 9k–38k downloads/month on the App Store, according to AppCurrents estimates (updated 2026-08-02).

Estimates updated 02.08.2026 · How we estimate · Ranges reflect model confidence, not exact figures.
Est. revenue / month$20k–$120k
Est. downloads / month9k–38k
Estimate confidencemedium
PricingFree + IAP
Rating4.55 ★ (7,220 ratings)
CategoryNews
Best chart rank#32 Magazines & Newspapers Grossing
Released19.09.2014
App last updated23.07.2026
PlatformiOS
Est. downloads / mo
9k–38k
Est. revenue / mo
$20k–$120k
Rating velocity / day
1
Chart velocity
flat
Peak rank
#30
Days tracked
63
Chart ranks
#32 Magazines & Newspapers Grossing#48 News Grossing

Modeled monthly estimate · rating velocity · medium confidence

About

At The Detroit News, it is our duty to provide trusted journalism and local breaking news for the people of Detroit and all of Michigan. Stay connected with our comprehensive coverage, timely updates, and in-depth reporting on the stories that matter most to you. From critically acclaimed storytelling to powerful photography to engaging videos — The Detroit News app delivers the stories that m…

Trends & analysis

Chart rank trend

US · category
#30#50
Jun 4Aug 5
Grossing #32

Why it's surfacing

Scout 30
Momentum
4
Newness
3
Grossing newcomer
2
Breakout
2

Ratings & velocity

★ 0 in window
Total ratings
7k7k
Jun 4Aug 4
New ratings / day
30
Jun 5Aug 4

Rating distribution

91% positive · 7k ratings
5
71%
4
20%
3
5%
2
1%
1
3%

Geographic reach

best rank · 2 storefronts
us
#32 category
ca
#88 category

Revenue & downloads trend

ARPU $3
Est. revenue / mo · $48k
$60k$1k
Jun 4Aug 2
Est. downloads / mo · 19k
23k7k
Jun 4Aug 2

In-app purchases

5 tiers
Ad-Free Monthly$3
Detroit News Digital Access$20
Annual Digital Subscription$20
Monthly Digital Subscription$20
Annual Digital Subscription$70

Update history

2 updates tracked
  • v8.11.012d ago

    • This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

  • v8.10.22mo ago

    • This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

The Detroit News: Local News — FAQ

How much money does The Detroit News: Local News make?

According to AppCurrents estimates, The Detroit News: Local News generates approximately $20k–$120k per month (medium confidence), modeled from its the App Store chart performance, rating velocity, and monetization signals.

How many downloads does The Detroit News: Local News get?

The Detroit News: Local News sees an estimated 9k–38k downloads per month on the App Store, per AppCurrents modeling.

Is The Detroit News: Local News free?

The Detroit News: Local News is free to download on the App Store, monetizing through in-app purchases.

What is The Detroit News: Local News's rating?

The Detroit News: Local News holds a 4.55-star average from 7,220 ratings on the App Store. It currently ranks #32 on the Magazines & Newspapers grossing chart.

When was The Detroit News: Local News released?

The Detroit News: Local News launched on the App Store on 19.09.2014. Its latest version shipped 23.07.2026.

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