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The San Francisco Chronicle

App Store·NewsFree + IAP4.53 (30,732)launched 15.2y agoapp updated 1mo agocharts in 1 country
Scout Score
32

The San Francisco Chronicle generates an estimated $21k–$120k/month in revenue from 10k–39k 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$21k–$120k
Est. downloads / month10k–39k
Estimate confidencemedium
PricingFree + IAP
Rating4.53 ★ (30,732 ratings)
CategoryNews
Best chart rank#20 Magazines & Newspapers Grossing
Released31.05.2011
App last updated24.06.2026
PlatformiOS
Est. downloads / mo
10k–39k
Est. revenue / mo
$21k–$120k
Rating velocity / day
6 2
Chart velocity
flat
Peak rank
#17
Days tracked
63
Chart ranks
#20 Magazines & Newspapers Grossing#29 News Grossing#81 Magazines & Newspapers Free

Modeled monthly estimate · rating velocity · medium confidence

About

Know more about San Francisco and the Bay Area with the San Francisco Chronicle app. Stay informed with trusted journalism wherever you are. - Get San Francisco news alerts and notifications, customized by preferred topics - Catch college sports and Giants, 49ers and Warriors coverage - Explore food coverage: reviews, local spots, Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants - Stay on top of Bay Area news,…

Trends & analysis

Chart rank trend

US · category
#17#100
Jun 4Aug 5
Free #81Grossing #20

Why it's surfacing

Scout 32
Momentum
10
Newness
3
Grossing newcomer
3
Breakout
2

Ratings & velocity

★ 0 in window
Total ratings
31k30k
Jun 4Aug 5
New ratings / day
330
Jun 5Aug 5

Rating distribution

89% positive · 31k ratings
5
74%
4
15%
3
5%
2
2%
1
4%

Geographic reach

best rank · 1 storefront
us
#20 category

Revenue & downloads trend

ARPU $3
Est. revenue / mo · $49k
$211k$9k
Jun 4Aug 2
Est. downloads / mo · 19k
156k18k
Jun 4Aug 2

In-app purchases

4 tiers
San Francisco Chronicle$15
San Francisco Chronicle for iPad$15
SF Chronicle Monthly$15
San Francisco Chronicle for iPad$60

Update history

2 updates tracked
  • v202606.471mo ago

    Bug fixes and performance improvements.

  • v202605.262mo ago

    Bug fixes and performance improvements.

The San Francisco Chronicle — FAQ

How much money does The San Francisco Chronicle make?

According to AppCurrents estimates, The San Francisco Chronicle generates approximately $21k–$120k per month (medium confidence), modeled from its the App Store chart performance, rating velocity, and monetization signals.

How many downloads does The San Francisco Chronicle get?

The San Francisco Chronicle sees an estimated 10k–39k downloads per month on the App Store, per AppCurrents modeling.

Is The San Francisco Chronicle free?

The San Francisco Chronicle is free to download on the App Store, monetizing through in-app purchases.

What is The San Francisco Chronicle's rating?

The San Francisco Chronicle holds a 4.53-star average from 30,732 ratings on the App Store. It currently ranks #20 on the Magazines & Newspapers grossing chart.

When was The San Francisco Chronicle released?

The San Francisco Chronicle launched on the App Store on 31.05.2011. Its latest version shipped 24.06.2026.

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