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Versant Media LLC · News · United States store
#21 GROSSING · NEWS
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$85.6K
Likely $28.5K to $256.7K
▲ 668.7% in 11 days
New ratings
Tracking
Daily counts start building from today
Rating
4.4 of 5
44.1K ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
1
was 1 on Oct 15, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 21, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$1M
Both stores combined. Small app estimate, so no split per store
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
1.5M to 4.4M
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • United States #18 News (iOS), #17 News & Magazines (Play)$85.6K · 100%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Small app: combines its grossing ranks with ratings growth (232 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
44.1K
AVG RATING
4.38
PRICE
Free
AGE
15.8y
LAST UPDATE
3d ago
VERSION
14.5.0
SIZE
213 MB
AGE RATING
12+

Last 29 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
29 / 29
COUNTRIES NOW
1 (was 1)
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · BOTH STORES EST
Show daily values
Sep 24, 2026$132.6K a month
Sep 25, 2026$132.6K a month
Sep 26, 2026$131.4K a month
Sep 27, 2026$131.3K a month
Sep 28, 2026$122.5K a month
Sep 29, 2026$131.7K a month
Sep 30, 2026$131.7K a month
Oct 1, 2026$132.6K a month
Oct 2, 2026$132.6K a month
Oct 3, 2026$134K a month
Oct 4, 2026$133.2K a month
Oct 5, 2026$136.3K a month
Oct 6, 2026$131.1K a month
Oct 7, 2026$131.1K a month
Oct 8, 2026$126.6K a month
Oct 9, 2026$126K a month
Oct 10, 2026$123K a month
Oct 11, 2026$113.8K a month
Oct 12, 2026$113.8K a month
Oct 13, 2026$812.5K a month
Oct 14, 2026$979.6K a month
Oct 15, 2026$652.4K a month
Oct 16, 2026$656.9K a month
Oct 17, 2026$570.2K a month
Oct 18, 2026$512.7K a month
Oct 19, 2026$494.1K a month
Oct 20, 2026$624.5K a month
Oct 21, 2026$945.6K a month
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 24, 2026: #9 News · US. Now: #22 News · US.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
3 purchases listed
  • MS NOW Members Subscription Annual$79.99
  • MS NOW Members Subscription Monthly$7.99
  • MS NOW Founders Subscription Annual$189.00
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
16 reviews / week
  • Trendrising
  • Recent reviews average2.8 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share52%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 225 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RELEASE CADENCE
6 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases18 days
From the last 25 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
44.1K ratings
5★73%
4★11%
3★4%
2★3%
1★8%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the United States App Store, Mar 11, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026: 52% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Price and subscription25%

64 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Please fix this or offer refund path for loyal fans like me that don't put up with bad experience.
★★★★★ Definitely not interested in paying for a subscription.
★★★★★ At this time when so many of us are living paycheck to paycheck you charge to get the news?!?!
Bugs, things not working20%

52 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Not able to view on my IPad, works on my phone.
★★★★★ Since I already pay for this channel via cable I do not appreciate the glitchiness of the app and the content request for purchasing a membership.
★★★★★ App still does not work on Apple TV: I can't only watch my paid subscription on my iPad—kind of sux!
Login and account problems19%

49 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I joined and was charged but I cannot access the account
★★★★★ I cannot even get to the point of paying for an eight dollar monthly subscription with Apple Pay.Versant says the payment method needs to be 'verified', but gives no clue as to where they are going to send information…
★★★★★ And, you have to sign in Every.
Worse after an update13%

33 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ The update for the app has made it worse.
★★★★★ I can no longer connect to live tv since the app was updated
★★★★★ Hopefully it will be updated soon.
Lost data, sync, backup8%

20 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ So I deleted the app off all of my devices.
★★★★★ I've never deleted and reloaded an app more than this one.
★★★★★ The diversity they lost when the new administration took office has hurt them but they are the only game in town that does not defer to the Zionists all the time like CNN does.
Too many ads7%

17 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ The Audio only should be a good fix but it seems that the commercial mix feels like 50% including repeats if the same add in the same break.
★★★★★ Paying to hear the same commercial over and over again and a short period of time.
★★★★★ There seem to be more commercials than actual content while streaming live.
Crashes and freezes6%

16 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Very poor signal and broadcast freezes up
★★★★★ And crashes when I navigate away from the app, requiring the opened content to be closed completely and re-opened.
★★★★★ This steaming service app keeps freezing and blacking out.
Limits, credits, locked features5%

12 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Why do I have to pay now for live stream?
★★★★★ Definitely not interested in paying for a subscription. I will wait for the podcast.
★★★★★ I have to pay to access MSNOW and the news.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • I wish the app would remember where I was when I closed down a show and went back to it I wish I could move forward to backward 15 or seconds at a time 2★, Oct 16, 2026
  • I wish I could listen while also checking my email etc Thanks 2★, Oct 16, 2026
  • Works great on iPad and phone but wish it would work on Roku tv 5★, Oct 15, 2026
  • Even though I'm a member of MS NOW, I cannot get it live on my phone nor the TV what's up with that I shouldn't need a cable company to access the club that I'm a member of 1★, Oct 14, 2026
  • Who would want this app if they knew in advance they would also need a cable subscription? 1★, Oct 13, 2026
  • A “favorites” menu would be nice. 1★, Oct 11, 2026
  • It would be nice if subscriptions covered the podcasts too, not just desktop and this app. 1★, Oct 11, 2026
  • Please make NEEDED changes. 1★, Oct 11, 2026
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
tv provider20watch live15apple tv27live stream12cable provider7live tv13live audio6want to watch7email address7please fix5live shows5few days5
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Worth the money6%

12 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Thank you for making access to MSnow affordable without having to pay corporate cable companies.
★★★★★ I never had to do that when it was a free steaming app.
★★★★★ I was glad that at least there was a free option and a paid subscription is not yet required.
Fun, addictive4%

8 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I enjoy all of your shows!
★★★★★ I do enjoy the new on ms now
★★★★★ They are smart, personable and fun to watch on a daily basis!
Easy to use4%

7 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ This app is easy to use and the reporting is solid.
★★★★★ The app is easy to use and has a fantastic layout.
★★★★★ It delivers honest straightforward news to keep the public informed about key political news.
Accurate, great results3%

6 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Works great on iPad and phone but wish it would work on Roku tv
★★★★★ The app works well on my phone, but it does not recognize my streaming account on my LG smart TV.
★★★★★ I get the most accurate and up-to-date reporting from MS NOW !
Great support2%

4 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I'm happy to now be able to subscribe to MSNOW w/o big cable or internet package paying media outlets I don't want to support.
★★★★★ Yes, it's a little glitchy but support is wonderful and responsive.
★★★★★ Customer service helped me solve my issue logging in with my service provider.

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 21, 2026
Unable to watch live tv

Not sure why I’m unable to watch live tv from my mobile device

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026
No support for apple TV and fire TV

Yeah, I wound up dropping this because it does not support Apple TV or Firestick. I mean, really, who wants to watch it on their phone?

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026
Lifesaver

I could not live without you guys you provide a touch tone of sanity and you don’t make me sit through having someone like Scott Jennings who’s only on TV to spark outrage and not true dialogue thank you so much😍😍😍😍 PS gotta give a shout out to Nicole Wallace. Her laughter gets me through and on Saturday morning I could not live. Without Jonathan Capehart’s very dry, dry sense of humor and deadpan expressions. 👍👍

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026
Waste of my time.

My questions are never addressed. Not worth the time and effort.

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026
Ann

It's great

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026
Main source of political news

I have listened to MSNBC and MSNow for years. They have the best commentators. Honest, in depth and up to date news coverage.

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ASO keywords

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

live8exclusive6news5journalists5issues matter5issues4articles4hosts4membership4versantprivacy4stay informed3breaking news3reporting analysis3stories issues3unlimited articles3member exclusive3exclusive series3articles video3video demand3live hosts3hosts journalists3matter3available3connect3

What's new in 14.5.0

The MS NOW app now has midterm election analysis, on-the-ground reporting on key races, and real-time updates and live coverage on election night. Plus, MS NOW Members can discuss the issues live with MS NOW journalists, join conversations on the key issues with other Members, and watch exclusive video series like “Off the Charts with Ali Velshi,” where Ali dives into midterm election predictions, current polling, and what it means for Election Day. Other app improvements: Sign in with your TV or cable provider to listen to MS NOW live audio Accessibility improvements Bug fixes

Released Jan 11, 2011. Current version shipped Oct 19, 2026.

Store description

The MS NOW app gives you more ways to stay informed and connected, without the overwhelm. Follow live and breaking news, political reporting and analysis, and the stories and issues that matter to you. Plus, get predictions and complete coverage of the 2026 midterm elections. Stay Informed, Without the Doomscroll Get a curated newsfeed with the day’s most important headlines and videos, all in one place. Unlimited Articles, Exclusively in the App Access all MS NOW articles, available for free on the MS NOW app. Get More Perspective From Journalists You Trust Read trusted reporting, analysis, and opinions from MS NOW journalists and experts. Connect With the Issues That Matter Get breaking news alerts, create an account and follow your favorite MS NOW hosts, get notified about topics you care about, and learn about opportunities to get your questions heard. When You Need a Reset Find meditations designed to help you navigate the day’s news, powered by Calm. *THE MS NOW MEMBERSHIP* Don’t just watch the news. Participate. Membership brings you into the conversation with exclusive connection to MS NOW journalists, live Q&As, Member-exclusive series, community discussions, and more. Stream MS NOW Live 24/7 Watch or listen to your favorite MS NOW TV shows live - including Morning Joe, The Rachel Maddow Show, and The Briefing with Jen Psaki - or catch up with replays on your schedule. Live TV is also available with your participating TV provider. Ad-Free Articles & Video On Demand Enjoy unlimited, ad-free articles and video on demand across the MS NOW app and ms.now. Connect Live With Hosts and Journalists Your questions. Their answers. Join twice-daily live Q&As with MS NOW hosts and journalists, ask what’s on your mind, and be part of the dialogue. Member-Exclusive Series Get exclusive programming featuring MS NOW hosts, reporters, and other familiar faces, with fresh perspectives and insights on the stories and issues that matter. Join the MS NOW Community Join other Members, changemakers and community leaders to discuss the issues you care about and take part in conversations shaping our democracy. Exclusive Founder Perks Founders get special opportunities to connect with the MS NOW team, share feedback, and enjoy exclusive perks and access at MS NOW live events. For Everything Else Life Throws at You Explore practical guidance from experts in mindfulness, parenting, caregiving, relationships, and more. Because there’s more to navigate than the news. *********************** You may be asked to create an MS NOW account. Creating an account is free. To create an MS NOW account or purchase the MS NOW Membership you must be 18 years or older. Available in the U.S. only. MS NOW Membership benefits and features require a subscription. 30% off Member annual offer ends 11/17/2026, 11:59pm ET and will renew at the full price after your first year. Terms and conditions apply. Data charges may apply to video usage. MS NOW values your feedback. Please contact support@ms.now with any questions, comments or concerns. This app features Nielsen proprietary measurement software, which allows you to contribute to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. To learn more about our digital measurement products and your choices regarding them, please visit the privacy policy: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy Privacy Policy: https://versantprivacy.com/privacy Your Privacy Choices: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy#accordionheader6 CA Notice: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy/california-consumer-privacy-act

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