theSkimm
theSkimm generates an estimated $15k–$84k/month in revenue from 7k–29k downloads/month on the App Store, according to AppCurrents estimates (updated 2026-08-02).
| Est. revenue / month | $15k–$84k |
|---|---|
| Est. downloads / month | 7k–29k |
| Estimate confidence | medium |
| Pricing | Free + IAP |
| Rating | 4.75 ★ (13,229 ratings) |
| Category | News |
| Best chart rank | #24 News Grossing |
| Released | 18.04.2016 |
| App last updated | 24.06.2026 |
| Platform | iOS |
Modeled monthly estimate · rating velocity · medium confidence
About
Meet: theSkimm app. We’ve got you covered on all the news and info you need to start your day. Think: news, podcasts, curated picks, and a personalized calendar to help you live your smartest life. Try the app for free. After that, pay less than a cup of coffee a month. Wake up with us. It all starts with the Daily Skimm – the morning newsletter that connects the dots on how the biggest stories…
Trends & analysis
Chart rank trend
US · categoryWhy it's surfacing
Scout 11Ratings & velocity
★ 0 in windowRating distribution
95% positive · 13k ratingsGeographic reach
best rank · 7 storefrontsRevenue & downloads trend
ARPU $3In-app purchases
2 tiersUpdate history
2 updates tracked- v3.2.81mo ago
Minor updates
- v3.2.75mo ago
- Calendar related bug fixes
theSkimm — FAQ
How much money does theSkimm make?
According to AppCurrents estimates, theSkimm generates approximately $15k–$84k per month (medium confidence), modeled from its the App Store chart performance, rating velocity, and monetization signals.
How many downloads does theSkimm get?
theSkimm sees an estimated 7k–29k downloads per month on the App Store, per AppCurrents modeling.
Is theSkimm free?
theSkimm is free to download on the App Store, monetizing through in-app purchases.
What is theSkimm's rating?
theSkimm holds a 4.75-star average from 13,229 ratings on the App Store. It currently ranks #24 on the News grossing chart.
When was theSkimm released?
theSkimm launched on the App Store on 18.04.2016. Its latest version shipped 24.06.2026.
