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NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader)

Alexander Clauss

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  • News
  • App Store
  • United States
  • 3.419 ratings
  • Paid $3.99
  • Updated
  • Observed

Est. monthly revenue

Estimated
$800–$3.3KEst. (Modelled estimate, not reported data)Modelled estimate, not reported data#30 in its category (paid) ≈ 13 downloads/day × $4.39 per download; not on its category's top-grossing chart, so under $54,500/mo

Est. monthly downloads

Estimated
220–640Est. (Modelled estimate, not reported data)Modelled estimate, not reported data#30 in News

90-day growth

—not enough history yet

Opportunity score

AI-derived
46/100Moderate · low confidence
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About NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader)Observed

NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader) is a News app by Alexander Clauss on the United States App Store. Released Oct 8, 2008; last updated Jan 20, 2026 (version 5.6.3). NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader) costs $3.99 to download.

NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader) has a 3.4-star average rating from 19 ratings on the United States App Store as of Oct 8, 2026. On Oct 12, 2026, NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader) ranked #30 on the News top chart. MRRBeam rates the success of NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader) 26/100 (early stage).

NewsTap is a powerful Usenet Newsreader for the iPad, iPhone and the iPod Touch. Features: - Optimized for offline usage, so you can read and write news articles without an internet connection - It's easy and simple to subscribe, manage and read news groups.
From the App Store listing
Success score
26/100 Early stage
In News
Outside the top 100
Chart position
#30 in Newson Oct 12, 2026
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NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader): common questions

What is NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader)?
NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader) is a News app developed by Alexander Clauss, available on the App Store. It was first released on Oct 8, 2008.
How is NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader) rated?
NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader) has a 3.4-star average rating from 19 ratings on the United States App Store as of Oct 8, 2026.
How much money does NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader) make?
MRRBeam estimates NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader) makes about $800–$3.3K a month in revenue from 220–640 downloads a month, based on its #30 position on the News paid chart. This is a modelled estimate, not reported data.
How many downloads does NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader) get?
About 220–640 downloads a month, by MRRBeam's estimate from its chart position. Apple does not publish download counts.
How much does NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader) cost?
NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader) costs $3.99 to download.
Is NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader) successful?
On Oct 12, 2026, NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader) ranked #30 on the News top chart. MRRBeam rates the success of NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader) 26/100 (early stage). The success score combines rating volume, chart position and average rating.
When was NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader) last updated?
NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader) was last updated on Jan 20, 2026 (version 5.6.3).
What are alternatives to NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader)?
Similar News apps tracked by MRRBeam include X, Reddit, Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network, NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts and Substack.
Is there room to build a competitor to NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader)?
MRRBeam's opportunity score for NewsTap (Usenet Newsreader) is 46/100. Limited opening: an older app, modest estimated revenue and low price points.