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Empire Magazine

Bauer Media (Publishing) · Magazines & Newspapers · United States store
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$840
Likely $280 to $2.5K
New ratings
Tracking
Daily counts start building from today
Rating
4.6 of 5
158 ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
0
was 0 on Oct 18, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 25, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$10.1K
12 new ratings a month on average since launch
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
5.5K to 15.8K
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE ITS USERS ARE · SHARE OF RATINGS
  • United Kingdom 1.7K ratings73%
  • United States 158 ratings7%
  • Australia 115 ratings5%
  • Netherlands 63 ratings3%
  • Germany 60 ratings3%
  • France 35 ratings2%
  • Italy 33 ratings1%
  • Spain 26 ratings1%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Not in any grossing chart, so this comes from ratings growth (12 new ratings a month on average since launch): revenue grows with new ratings, more slowly for apps that collect ratings fast. Tested on 418 apps with verified revenue: typically off by about 2 times, and big earners tend to come out low. 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
158
AVG RATING
4.61
PRICE
Free
AGE
15.8y
LAST UPDATE
397d ago
VERSION
9.15
SIZE
69 MB
AGE RATING
17+

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
0 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
0 (was 0)
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Best rank Sep 26, 2026: not ranked. Now: not ranked. Days at zero are days outside every grossing chart.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
10 purchases listed
  • 99p Monthly$4.49
  • Free trial - 1 Month$4.99
  • Monthly Subscription$3.99
  • Annual Subscription$49.99
  • Free trial - 1 Month$4.99
  • December 2026$4.99
  • Empire - 50% discount monthly$2.99
  • EMPIRE Subscription$32.99
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
0.0 reviews / week
  • Trendfalling
  • Recent reviews average2.9 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share50%
From the latest 20 written reviews, covering 5696 days.
RELEASE CADENCE
0 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases71 days
From the last 25 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
158 ratings
5★85%
4★6%
3★3%
2★0%
1★7%

What users want

From the latest 20 reviews on the United States App Store, Mar 22, 2011 to Aug 6, 2024: 50% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Price and subscription50%

5 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I subscribed to a free one-month trial via my iPhone, which would then cost 4.99 euros per month.
★★★★★ They are throwing us off the old app making us wait 6 weeks for a refund.
★★★★★ I like Empire and have subscribed for years, but sundowning their old app, forcing a re-subscription to the magazine, and raising the price from $20 a year to $45?
Bugs, things not working30%

3 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ It's a pretty basic thing to get wrong.
★★★★★ Created an account and couldn't log in the next day anymore, it keeps showing an error.
Worse after an update30%

3 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ But the new version is terrible - endless loading of content - and did I understand correctly that your subscription doesn't give you access to all the back issues any more, but only to “selected content”?
★★★★★ So please update the app soon to fit the new technology!
★★★★★ Does Not work anymore. Rebootet etc. But nothing fixed this.
Login and account problems20%

2 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ It's a pretty basic thing to get wrong.
★★★★★ Created an account and couldn't log in the next day anymore, it keeps showing an error.
Lost data, sync, backup20%

2 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ It's almost like they are actively trying to lose customers.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • So please make the fontsize somehow adjustable. 4★, Jan 29, 2013
  • This app needs a update. 3★, Mar 18, 2012
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS

Nothing stands out.

WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS

Not enough good reviews in English to tell.

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.

★★★★★Aug 6, 2024
can‘t reach App- developer

I am extremely dissatisfied with the service from Empire. I subscribed to a free one-month trial via my iPhone, which would then cost 4.99 euros per month. Unfortunately, I found out that I need to contact the app developer directly for any issues, rather than Apple. When I tried to reach support, I was only directed to the Empire Facebook page. However, I was unable to send any message or inquiry there, making the support process extremely frustrating and unprofessional. This experience was very disappointing, and I cannot recommend Empire’s service at all. I hope the company urgently improves its communication channels and customer support to prevent other users from having similar negative experiences.

★★★★★Mar 18, 2024
Login doesn’t work

It’s a pretty basic thing to get wrong.

★★★★★Feb 10, 2024
Complete junk

Good luck trying to buy a magazine to read

★★★★★Apr 22, 2022
No more Empire

Astonishingly bad customer experience. They are throwing us off the old app making us wait 6 weeks for a refund. If we want older issues back, we have to supply receipts for each one (most people don’t keep these). Surely they have records. Then, to really slap us, they’ve more than doubled the price of a subscription. I absolutely love Empire magazine, but won’t be subscribing anymore. It’s almost like they are actively trying to lose customers. It’s a shame; a money grabbing shame 🙁

★★★★★Apr 19, 2022
Subscription Rate

I like Empire and have subscribed for years, but sundowning their old app, forcing a re-subscription to the magazine, and raising the price from $20 a year to $45? Guys, I’m sorry. That’s too rich for my blood these days.

★★★★★Mar 19, 2022
Log in error

Created an account and couldn’t log in the next day anymore, it keeps showing an error. The email and password are correct though. Very confusing app

Store screenshots

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Growth research

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ASO keywords

Most repeated terms in the listing. Highlighted ones also appear in the title.

world5film5film fans3empire2biggest2movie2magazine2exclusive2read2fans2hollywood2access2films2directors2journalists2first2please2bauerlegal2

What's new in 9.15

UX improvements.

Released Jan 20, 2011. Current version shipped Sep 23, 2025.

Store description

The official app of Empire, the world’s biggest movie magazine. Packed with in-depth interviews, exclusive images and expert commentary. It’s the ultimate read for film fans, bringing everything from Hollywood to independent cinema into your home. - The latest edition delivered to your pocket as soon as it arrives in shops. - Access incredible imagery. - Search for your favourite films, actors and directors. - Bookmark articles to read again later We have brought all of the above into one place: the must-have app for any film lover. It's an all-access pass to the biggest and most exciting movies from around the world, waiting on your phone whenever you want it. Every article in the magazine is written by genuine film lovers. Our impassioned movie journalists care about creating the seminal cinematic journal that we release every month. When we are in the office together, we love nothing more than to debate the merits of each Marvel character or the detailed Star Wars trivia that only a true fan would know. But we don’t just spend our lives obsessing over classics. Empire is at the forefront of the film industry. Whether it is reviewing the next big-screen masterpiece or conducting a world-first exclusive interview with Hollywood stars and directors, our journalists will bring you closer to the action. Since our first issue in July 1989, we have transported film fans across the world onto the sets and into the director’s chair of the world’s greatest films. We look forward to welcoming you. Download the app today! Please Note: This app is optimised for iOS 14 and higher. If you're using an iPad 1 or 2, iPad Mini 1 or iPhone 5 (or before) you may struggle to run this app smoothly. Your subscription will automatically renew each billing period, and you will be charged through your iTunes account within 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings up until 24-hours before the end of the current period, but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Please visit our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for more information: Terms of Use https://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/app-terms-of-use-03032025 Privacy Policy https://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/privacy-policy-20250411

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