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Columbus Dispatch: Local News

USA TODAY Co., Inc. · News · United States store
#85 GROSSING · NEWS
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$18.2K
Likely $6.1K to $54.6K
▲ 12.0% in 13 days
New ratings
+1
in 1 days, 2.5K in total
Rating
4.3 of 5
2.5K ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
1
was 0 on Oct 17, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 23, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$218.5K
Both stores combined. Small app estimate, so no split per store
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
88K to 251.5K
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • United States #89 News (iOS), #61 News & Magazines (Play)$18.2K · 100%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Small app: combines its grossing ranks with ratings growth (19 new ratings a month on average since launch). Tested on 418 apps with verified revenue: typically off by about 2.6 times, so the range is wide. Countries we don't track (and Google Play in China, which doesn't exist) aren't included, and neither are ads or web payments. Gross revenue before store fees.
RATINGS
2.5K
AVG RATING
4.26
PRICE
Free
AGE
10.8y
LAST UPDATE
27d ago
VERSION
8.13.2
SIZE
184 MB
AGE RATING
12+

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart and daily ratings counts.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
16 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
1 (was 1)
NEW RATINGS, LAST 1 DAYS
+1
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · BOTH STORES EST
Show daily values
Sep 25, 2026$198.7K a month
Sep 26, 2026$174.5K a month
Sep 27, 2026not in a grossing chart
Sep 28, 2026$143.9K a month
Sep 29, 2026$217.5K a month
Sep 30, 2026$193.4K a month
Oct 1, 2026$240.3K a month
Oct 2, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 3, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 4, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 5, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 6, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 7, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 8, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 9, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 10, 2026$168.3K a month
Oct 11, 2026$176.8K a month
Oct 12, 2026$189.9K a month
Oct 13, 2026$178.3K a month
Oct 14, 2026$187.6K a month
Oct 15, 2026$174.5K a month
Oct 16, 2026$184.2K a month
Oct 17, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 18, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 19, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 20, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 21, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 23, 2026$188.4K a month
Oct 24, 2026not in a grossing chart
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 25, 2026: #70 News · US. Now: #80 News · US.
RATINGS IN THE CORE COUNTRIES, DAILY
Show daily values
Oct 23, 20262.5K ratings
Oct 24, 20262.5K ratings
2.5K on Oct 23, 2026, 2.5K on Oct 24, 2026. New ratings track new downloads, even outside the charts.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
6 purchases listed
  • Subscription$24.99
  • Subscription$69.99
  • Monthly Digital Rate$19.99
  • Monthly Digital Rate$24.99
  • Monthly Digital Subscription$24.99
  • Annual Digital Subscription$19.99
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
0.7 reviews / week
  • Trendsteady
  • Recent reviews average2.4 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share60%
From the latest 416 written reviews, covering 3923 days.
RELEASE CADENCE
1 update in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases23 days
From the last 25 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
2.5K ratings
5★65%
4★17%
3★6%
2★3%
1★9%

What users want

From the latest 416 reviews on the United States App Store, Jan 27, 2016 to Oct 20, 2026: 60% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Price and subscription28%

69 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I bought a subscription through Apple, and it did not work
★★★★★ Why do we get Pop Up Marketing with a paid subscription!
★★★★★ You are forced to view ads promoting all sorts of “dispatch “ ads promoting the Dispatch which you already subscribe to.
Login and account problems20%

50 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I pay 69.99 yr but my phone asks me each time to reenter email and password in order go to read article.
★★★★★ Seems to work fine to read the e-edition, but where are the tool to manage your home subscription and account?
★★★★★ I'll click on a URL for a Dispatch article & instead of linking to my logged-in profile, or even presented with an option to log in, I'm only offered ways to subscribe as a new customer.
Bugs, things not working13%

32 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I bought a subscription through Apple, and it did not work
★★★★★ I don't read the dispatch regularly but I subscribe bc it my hometown newspaper. Haven't been able to get my iTunes subscription to the paper to work for about a month now. I will be canceling my renewal because I…
★★★★★ Unable to read Dispatch in enewspaper after paying for subscription. No one was able to help me at all. Not the Dispatch technical or Apple customer care. About a month before it was fine. I really wanted to read…
Too many ads12%

31 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ You are forced to view ads promoting all sorts of “dispatch “ ads promoting the Dispatch which you already subscribe to.
★★★★★ And now the app, even as a paying subscriber, is wallpapered after every paragraph with terrible obviously fake clickbait ads.
★★★★★ I deleted the app and will not subscribe or be a consumer for ads on the free side.
Worse after an update10%

26 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ To report wet or missing papers, to hold or resume delivery, to update payment info?
★★★★★ The updated e newspaper app stinks.
★★★★★ Update 1/20/24 The current app locks up many times during a session.
Crashes and freezes9%

23 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I get n Two thirds to 3/4 a way through the issue and my iPad freezes.
★★★★★ At other times it will freeze in the middle of a story preventing me from scrolling.
★★★★★ It doesn't load efficiently.
Lost data, sync, backup7%

18 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I don't read the dispatch regularly but I subscribe bc it my hometown newspaper. Haven't been able to get my iTunes subscription to the paper to work for about a month now. I will be canceling my renewal because I…
★★★★★ Wonder how many hundreds of customers have been lost because of their complete disregard for their customers.
★★★★★ I deleted the app and will not subscribe or be a consumer for ads on the free side.
Wrong or poor results6%

14 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ And now the app, even as a paying subscriber, is wallpapered after every paragraph with terrible obviously fake clickbait ads.
★★★★★ Curtis.” I gave the app 2 stars for local news but don't buy unless you're ready to spend $19.99/month for repeat articles, ads, and ads that look absolutely fake and like a virus.
★★★★★ The way this app work is frustrating and pretty much useless to read the newspaper .
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • What happened to my e-edition section.i enjoyed a newspaper feel but now reading the paper is just looking at a website.do not need another website to read 5★, Apr 1, 2025
  • The new app for the Dispatch needs a lot of tweaking. 1★, Jan 26, 2025
  • This app needs a MASSIVE user experience overhaul. 2★, Nov 10, 2024
  • I just hope they add the ability to write on it with an Apple Pencil. 5★, Jan 28, 2024
  • When a revision is made, I wish it was a better version and not degradation of what we had before I would appreciate any suggestions from the developer. 1★, Jan 12, 2024
  • I wish banks had as much security on their apps as this newspaper . 1★, May 25, 2023
  • So i've had issues with posting links and link's saying i need a account, Which i have already, Columbus Dispatch didn't help because it's through @Apple. 3★, Mar 22, 2023
  • I wish I never would've subscribed in the first place. 1★, Sep 24, 2022
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
customer service9pop up ads6go back5breaking news4worst app ever4user experience4am subscriber4difficult to navigate4please fix4paid subscription3digital version3cancel the subscription3
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Easy to use15%

19 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Great way to keep up with the important latest news.
★★★★★ i love the easy download when it's working.
★★★★★ Very convenient and easy to use app, providing an excellent news source at your convenience!
Fun, addictive11%

14 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I enjoy the Dispatch and especially the comic pages.
★★★★★ I continue to enjoy the Dispatch as it it more efficient than an actual paper.
★★★★★ I have enjoyed the spotlight on each of the reporters.
Worth the money6%

8 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Access to daily puzzles, plus the USA Today make it a great value.
★★★★★ Folks that whine about limited access to free articles should either PAY for subscription (most likely, if no one would buy The Dispatch the app would not be around), or get creative with their phone to continue…
★★★★★ I am using the app for free and can get most stories.
Looks great4%

5 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Dispatch app is easy to use with a good user interface.
★★★★★ No major complaints here and the UI is pretty good.
★★★★★ This new version is easily accessible and very aesthetic.
Useful, it helps3%

4 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I suspect that's because it helps the Dispatch sell more newspapers because most readers are not retired.
★★★★★ Subscribing helps me stay up to date on news across the state.
★★★★★ Being in the military I feel out of the loop on what's happening at home and this app certainly helps fix that!

Found by matching words and phrases in the reviews, not read by a person. A review can count toward more than one theme.

What users say

Latest reviews, United States App Store.

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026
All the news you need easy

Great way to keep up with the important latest news.

★★★★★Oct 4, 2026
Great comics pages

I enjoy the Dispatch and especially the comic pages.

★★★★★Sep 6, 2026
Broken

I bought a subscription through Apple, and it did not work

★★★★★Sep 6, 2026
Great paper

While, I think it is a great paper, I do not appreciate ads popping up when I already paid for it the app.

★★★★★Sep 3, 2026
Enjoy my Daily read

I continue to enjoy the Dispatch as it it more efficient than an actual paper. Continue to enjoy the experience.

★★★★★Jul 16, 2026
Good App

Love the dispatch

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What's new in 8.13.2

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

Released Jan 13, 2016. Current version shipped Sep 26, 2026.

Store description

The Columbus Dispatch is your top source for breaking news in Columbus and Ohio. Stay informed with our in-depth coverage, timely updates, and comprehensive reporting on the stories that matter most to you. From local events to statewide issues, we are committed to delivering the news that impacts your community. We’re here because we believe that local journalism is valuable – from simple things like weather reports that let you know you’ll need a jacket today to in-depth investigations and the latest news right on the app. We’re our community’s trusted storytellers. We’re here for it. WHAT WE’RE ALL ABOUT: • Impactful insider coverage of Ohio politics that keeps your state, county and city governments in check. • Journalism that makes our neighborhoods better by celebrating the good, solving the bad, and investigating the ugly. • Unparalleled coverage on the latest news on growth and development in central Ohio, including Ohio's Intel Project. • Sports coverage for locals, by locals, analyzing the Blue Jackets, the Crew, Ohio State University, and high school sports programs. • Sports analysis from our reporters in the newsroom delivered via text message. • App features like real-time alerts, challenging puzzles and lively podcasts, a personalized feed, the eNewspaper, and more. APP FEATURES: • Real-time breaking news alerts • A personalized feed on the all-new For You page • Lively podcasts with hosts who are connected to the pulse of our city • The eNewspaper, a digital replica of our print newspaper Subscription Information: • The Columbus Dispatch app is free to download, and all users can access a sampling of free articles every month. • Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information. MORE INFORMATION: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.dispatch.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.dispatch.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.dispatch.com

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