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The Economist - World News

The Economist Newspaper

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  • News & Magazines
  • Google Play
  • United States
  • 4.979,718 ratings
  • Free download
  • Updated
  • Observed

Est. monthly revenue

Estimated
$36K–$97KEst. (Modelled estimate, not reported data)Modelled estimate, not reported data#17 top grossing in its category (≈ #624 overall) ≈ $2,013/day

Est. monthly downloads

Estimated
2.4K–7KEst. (Modelled estimate, not reported data)Modelled estimate, not reported data#86 in News & Magazines

90-day growth

—not enough history yet

Opportunity score

AI-derived
15/100Weak · low confidence
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About The Economist - World NewsObserved

The Economist - World News is a News & Magazines app by The Economist Newspaper on the United States Google Play. Released Dec 2, 2019; last updated Oct 3, 2026 (version 4.108.0). The Economist - World News is free to download.

The Economist - World News has a 4.9-star average rating from 79,718 ratings on the United States Google Play as of Oct 14, 2026. On Oct 15, 2026, The Economist - World News ranked #86 on the News & Magazines top chart. MRRBeam rates the success of The Economist - World News 62/100 (established), the #27 most successful News & Magazines app MRRBeam tracks in the United States.

The world is complex—and changing fast. The Economist app unlocks independent reporting and news analysis from correspondents across the globe. Offering articles, podcasts, short-form videos and more, our app is a simple way to make sense of big news on the go.
From the Google Play listing
Success score
62/100 Established
In News & Magazines
#27 most successful
Chart position
#86 in News & Magazineson Oct 15, 2026

Google Play screenshotsObserved

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The Economist - World News: common questions

What is The Economist - World News?
The Economist - World News is a News & Magazines app developed by The Economist Newspaper, available on the Google Play. It was first released on Dec 2, 2019.
How is The Economist - World News rated?
The Economist - World News has a 4.9-star average rating from 79,718 ratings on the United States Google Play as of Oct 14, 2026.
How much money does The Economist - World News make?
MRRBeam estimates The Economist - World News makes about $36K–$97K a month in revenue from 2.4K–7K downloads a month, based on its #17 position on the News & Magazines top-grossing chart. This is a modelled estimate, not reported data.
How many downloads does The Economist - World News get?
About 2.4K–7K downloads a month, by MRRBeam's estimate from its chart position. Apple does not publish download counts.
How much does The Economist - World News cost?
The Economist - World News is free to download.
Is The Economist - World News successful?
On Oct 15, 2026, The Economist - World News ranked #86 on the News & Magazines top chart. MRRBeam rates the success of The Economist - World News 62/100 (established), the #27 most successful News & Magazines app MRRBeam tracks in the United States. The success score combines rating volume, chart position and average rating.
When was The Economist - World News last updated?
The Economist - World News was last updated on Oct 3, 2026 (version 4.108.0).
What are alternatives to The Economist - World News?
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 The Economist - World News?
MRRBeam's opportunity score for The Economist - World News is 15/100. Limited opening: an older app, a heavily reviewed, entrenched user base and a strong 4.9★ rating.