App database

Espresso: World news in a shot

The Economist Newspaper

Store data observed · From public Google Play data · How we score apps

  • News & Magazines
  • Google Play
  • United States
  • 4.734,119 ratings
  • Free download
  • Updated
  • Observed

Est. monthly revenue

Estimated
$7.5K–$20KEst. (Modelled estimate, not reported data)Modelled estimate, not reported data#86 top grossing in its category (≈ #2,661 overall) ≈ $408/day

Est. monthly downloads

Estimated
—

90-day growth

—not enough history yet

Opportunity score

AI-derived
2/100Weak · low confidence
Made Espresso: World news in a shot? Add a “#48 in News & Magazines” badge to your site
#48 in News & Magazines badge

About Espresso: World news in a shotObserved

Espresso: World news in a shot is a News & Magazines app by The Economist Newspaper on the United States Google Play. Released Nov 4, 2014; last updated Apr 10, 2026 (version 3.42.0). Espresso: World news in a shot is free to download.

As of Oct 14, 2026, Espresso: World news in a shot has a 4.7-star average rating from 34,119 ratings on the United States Google Play. MRRBeam rates the success of Espresso: World news in a shot 53/100 (rising), the #48 most successful News & Magazines app MRRBeam tracks in the United States.

Espresso from The Economist is the faster, smarter way to know the news. Power through the world’s top stories in the time it takes to have a cup of coffee, with incisive analysis updated throughout the day. The Espresso app is now free for students aged 16 and over.
From the Google Play listing
Success score
53/100 Rising
In News & Magazines
#48 most successful
Chart position
Not on the top charts

Google Play screenshotsObserved

Espresso: World news in a shot screenshot 1Espresso: World news in a shot screenshot 2Espresso: World news in a shot screenshot 3Espresso: World news in a shot screenshot 4Espresso: World news in a shot screenshot 5Espresso: World news in a shot screenshot 6
Loading the full report…

Espresso: World news in a shot: common questions

What is Espresso: World news in a shot?
Espresso: World news in a shot is a News & Magazines app developed by The Economist Newspaper, available on the Google Play. It was first released on Nov 4, 2014.
How is Espresso: World news in a shot rated?
Espresso: World news in a shot has a 4.7-star average rating from 34,119 ratings on the United States Google Play as of Oct 14, 2026.
How much money does Espresso: World news in a shot make?
MRRBeam estimates Espresso: World news in a shot makes about $7.5K–$20K a month in revenue, based on its #86 position on the News & Magazines top-grossing chart. This is a modelled estimate, not reported data.
How much does Espresso: World news in a shot cost?
Espresso: World news in a shot is free to download.
Is Espresso: World news in a shot successful?
MRRBeam rates the success of Espresso: World news in a shot 53/100 (rising), the #48 most successful News & Magazines app MRRBeam tracks in the United States. The success score combines rating volume, chart position and average rating.
When was Espresso: World news in a shot last updated?
Espresso: World news in a shot was last updated on Apr 10, 2026 (version 3.42.0).
What are alternatives to Espresso: World news in a shot?
Similar News & Magazines apps tracked by MRRBeam include X, NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts, Substack, Scanner Radio - Police Scanner and CrimeRadar: Dispatch Alerts.
Is there room to build a competitor to Espresso: World news in a shot?
MRRBeam's opportunity score for Espresso: World news in a shot is 2/100. Limited opening: an older app, a deep review moat (34,119 reviews) and a strong 4.7★ rating.