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The Economist - News, Podcasts

App Store·NewsFree + IAP4.87 (182,252)launched 8.1y agoapp updated 1d agocharts in 11 countries
Scout Score
30

The Economist - News, Podcasts generates an estimated $30k–$130k/month in revenue from 42k–170k downloads/month on the App Store, according to AppCurrents estimates (updated 2026-06-17).

Estimates updated 17.06.2026 · How we estimate · Ranges reflect model confidence, not exact figures.
Est. revenue / month$30k–$130k
Est. downloads / month42k–170k
Estimate confidencehigh
PricingFree + IAP
Rating4.87 ★ (182,252 ratings)
CategoryNews
Best chart rank#5 Magazines & Newspapers Grossing
Released03.05.2018
App last updated16.06.2026
PlatformiOS
Est. downloads / mo
42k–170k
Est. revenue / mo
$30k–$130k
Rating velocity / day
1
Chart velocity
flat
Peak rank
#4
Days tracked
14
Chart ranks
#5 Magazines & Newspapers Grossing#9 News Grossing#16 Magazines & Newspapers Free#26 News Free

Modeled monthly estimate · rating velocity · high confidence

About

The world is complex—and changing fast. The Economist app unlocks independent reporting and news analysis from correspondents across the globe. Offering articles, podcasts, short-form videos and more, our app is a simple way to make sense of big news on the go. In a constantly changing landscape, know which way is up with The Economist’s smart takes on the latest world news. What does The Economi…

Trends & analysis

Chart rank trend

US · category
#4#24
Jun 4Jun 17
Free #16Grossing #5

Why it's surfacing

Scout 30
Newness
3
Grossing newcomer
3
Momentum
3
Breakout
2
Climber
0

Ratings & velocity

★ 0 in window
Total ratings
182k182k
Jun 4Jun 15
New ratings / day
70
Jun 5Jun 15

Rating distribution

98% positive · 182k ratings
5
91%
4
7%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%

Geographic reach

best rank · 11 storefronts
in
#1 category
kr
#4 category
ca
#4 category
us
#5 category
br
#5 category
gb
#5 category
tw
#5 category
jp
#7 category
de
#11 category
au
#11 category
fr
#12 category

Revenue & downloads trend

ARPU $1
Est. revenue / mo · $61k
$354k$29k
Jun 4Jun 17
Est. downloads / mo · 84k
489k58k
Jun 4Jun 17

In-app purchases

6 tiers
Podcasts Monthly$7
Digital Monthly$29
Podcasts Annual$69
Three month subscription$74
One year subscription$249
Digital Annual$289

Update history

3 updates tracked
  • v4.92.01d ago

    You can now share short videos and manage your newsletters directly in the app.

  • v4.91.07d ago

    We've made general improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother experience.

  • v4.90.015d ago

    We've made general improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother experience.

The Economist - News, Podcasts — FAQ

How much money does The Economist - News, Podcasts make?

According to AppCurrents estimates, The Economist - News, Podcasts generates approximately $30k–$130k per month (high confidence), modeled from its the App Store chart performance, rating velocity, and monetization signals.

How many downloads does The Economist - News, Podcasts get?

The Economist - News, Podcasts sees an estimated 42k–170k downloads per month on the App Store, per AppCurrents modeling.

Is The Economist - News, Podcasts free?

The Economist - News, Podcasts is free to download on the App Store, monetizing through in-app purchases.

What is The Economist - News, Podcasts's rating?

The Economist - News, Podcasts holds a 4.87-star average from 182,252 ratings on the App Store. It currently ranks #5 on the Magazines & Newspapers grossing chart.

When was The Economist - News, Podcasts released?

The Economist - News, Podcasts launched on the App Store on 03.05.2018. Its latest version shipped 16.06.2026.

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