Substack
Store data observed · From public Google Play data · How we score apps
- News & Magazines
- Google Play
- United States
- 4.8333,053 ratings
- Free
- Updated
- Observed
Est. monthly revenue
Estimated$900–$3.8KEst. (Modelled estimate, not reported data)Modelled estimate, not reported data#4 in its category (free) ≈ 1,970 downloads/day × $0.03 per download; not on its category's top-grossing chart, so under $13,500/mo
Est. monthly downloads
Estimated33K–95KEst. (Modelled estimate, not reported data)Modelled estimate, not reported data#4 in News & Magazines
90-day growth
—not enough history yet
Opportunity score
AI-derived0/100Weak · low confidence
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About SubstackObserved
Substack is a News & Magazines app by Substack Inc. on the United States Google Play. Released Oct 3, 2022; last updated Oct 2, 2026 (version 3.8.0). Substack is free to download.
As of Oct 14, 2026, Substack has a 4.8-star average rating from 333,053 ratings on the United States Google Play and ranks #4 on the News & Magazines top chart. MRRBeam rates the success of Substack 81/100 (market leader), the #2 most successful News & Magazines app MRRBeam tracks in the United States.
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- Success score
- 81/100 Market leader
- In News & Magazines
- #2 most successful
- Chart position
- #4 in News & Magazineson Oct 14, 2026
- Developer
- Substack Inc.
Google Play screenshotsObserved
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Top News & Magazines apps
The most successful News & Magazines apps MRRBeam tracks in the United States.
Substack: common questions
- What is Substack?
- Substack is a News & Magazines app developed by Substack Inc., available on the Google Play. It was first released on Oct 3, 2022.
- How is Substack rated?
- Substack has a 4.8-star average rating from 333,053 ratings on the United States Google Play as of Oct 14, 2026.
- How much money does Substack make?
- MRRBeam estimates Substack makes about $900–$3.8K a month in revenue from 33K–95K downloads a month, based on its #4 position on the News & Magazines free chart. This is a modelled estimate, not reported data.
- How many downloads does Substack get?
- About 33K–95K downloads a month, by MRRBeam's estimate from its chart position. Apple does not publish download counts.
- How much does Substack cost?
- Substack is free to download.
- Is Substack successful?
- On Oct 14, 2026, Substack ranked #4 on the News & Magazines top chart. MRRBeam rates the success of Substack 81/100 (market leader), the #2 most successful News & Magazines app MRRBeam tracks in the United States. The success score combines rating volume, chart position and average rating.
- When was Substack last updated?
- Substack was last updated on Oct 2, 2026 (version 3.8.0).
- What are alternatives to Substack?
- Similar News & Magazines apps tracked by MRRBeam include X, Scanner Radio - Police Scanner, NYTimes: Breaking World News, Police Scanner - Live Radio and FOX News - Daily Breaking News.
- Is there room to build a competitor to Substack?
- MRRBeam's opportunity score for Substack is 0/100. Limited opening: an older app, modest estimated revenue and a strong 4.8★ rating.