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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$1.1K
Likely $371 to $3.3K
New ratings
Tracking
Daily counts start building from today
Rating
4.3 of 5
4K ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
0
was 0 on Oct 16, 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
$13.4K
21 new ratings a month on average since launch
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
139K to 397.1K
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE ITS USERS ARE · SHARE OF RATINGS
  • United States 4K ratings100%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Not in any grossing chart, so this comes from ratings growth (21 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
4K
AVG RATING
4.32
PRICE
Free
AGE
15.9y
LAST UPDATE
4d ago
VERSION
11.1.22
SIZE
146 MB
AGE RATING
12+

Last 30 days

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Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
5 purchases listed
  • Montly Subscription$15.99
  • Annual Subscription$159.99
  • Monthly Subscription$9.99
  • Monthly Subscription$15.99
  • Annual Subscription$99.99
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
0.4 reviews / week
  • Trendsteady
  • Recent reviews average1.9 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share76%
From the latest 329 written reviews, covering 5785 days.
RELEASE CADENCE
3 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases50 days
From the last 25 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
4K ratings
5★65%
4★20%
3★4%
2★3%
1★8%

What users want

From the latest 329 reviews on the United States App Store, Dec 21, 2010 to Aug 30, 2026: 76% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Price and subscription26%

65 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I subscribe to several other publications which are easy to navigate.
★★★★★ I need to cancel my subscription.
★★★★★ Tried to get a refund for my yearly subscription but was told they don't provide refunds.
Worse after an update21%

52 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ So I'm reading the Wednesday edition, push the back button to get the website of a home builder, and the app (without asking), kicks me out of the paper and brings up the update button.
★★★★★ The latest version no longer works with my iPad.
★★★★★ The new app is no longer compatible with my iPad. Tried to get a refund for my yearly subscription but was told they don't provide refunds. They also do not do home delivery so there is no way for me to get the…
Bugs, things not working16%

40 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Poor communication and more than 1 active account at 1 time(???) Oh, and the glitchy app!
★★★★★ The latest version no longer works with my iPad. It requires a newer version of iOS that my iPad doesn't support. I'm not buying a new iPad just to read the Observer. I need to cancel my subscription.
★★★★★ Tap to read function doesn't work in any of the editions
Crashes and freezes12%

30 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ App freezes for no reason.
★★★★★ Ever since Apple released iCloud private relay for iOS 15 the app never loads if iCloud private relay is enabled. This is super annoying having to turn off the feature just to use the Charlotte Observer app. Please fix…
★★★★★ Recent upgrade was either slow to load are would crash constantly; rarely could work.
Lost data, sync, backup10%

24 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Sad that the Observer is only a backup for local news instead of my first choice like back in the day.
★★★★★ Page navigation on the e-edition no longer available after the latest update, even if you close the annoying ad at the bottom. The only way to exit the edition is to close the app and start again.
★★★★★ Deleted into this is fixed.
Too many ads9%

23 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ This poor app, loaded with ads and pop ups which is close to unusable on older technology, just got worse.
★★★★★ The embedded ads also look cheap.
★★★★★ Now this awful app is forcing you to open the paper in app and is putting banner ads on top, shrinking further what you can see.
No customer support7%

18 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Customer Service does not exist.
★★★★★ It requires a newer version of iOS that my iPad doesn't support.
★★★★★ That is what is known as good customer service.
Login and account problems6%

16 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Poor communication and more than 1 active account at 1 time(???) Oh, and the glitchy app!
★★★★★ It asks for me to sign in every time I open the app.
★★★★★ Is seems like anytime I click a link in any article to read another article that it is referring to I am always asked to sign up for a subscription or continue to log in.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • Our city needs a newspaper that reports what is going on as soon as possible. 5★, Jul 29, 2026
  • Wish they would offer install of previous releases so you can rollback failed updates. 2★, Aug 23, 2021
  • Be nice to add some setting options to turn some of this stuff off. 1★, Feb 20, 2021
  • You should have left it alone. 1★, Jan 4, 2020
  • Please bring back eEdition App. 1★, Dec 8, 2019
  • Please bring that one back! 1★, Nov 16, 2019
  • Observer needs more journalists & local & state coverage. 4★, May 4, 2019
  • Please bring back the old app. 1★, Apr 30, 2017
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
read the paper9
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Easy to use14%

9 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Very easy to navigate the paper.
★★★★★ The previous app was intuitive and very easy to use.
★★★★★ Easy to read and quality content.
Looks great8%

5 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I especially appreciate the variety of options I have available to help me choose what I want to read—many ways to interface.
★★★★★ Clean is the perfect word.
★★★★★ The new layout has a clean design that is easier to navigate and read.
Fun, addictive5%

3 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I enjoy the improved edition and it's early arrival each morning.
★★★★★ I always enjoy reading the news on Charlotte Observer.
★★★★★ I used to enjoy reading digital version on my iPhone 6...
Useful, it helps3%

2 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ This is the easiest newspaper app to navigate that I have encountered. I especially appreciate the variety of options I have available to help me choose what I want to read—many ways to interface. Another plus is that…
★★★★★ This application was very easy to use and I'm able to get quick access to local news. I like the way the content is organized, I can quickly scroll to the information I want to read.

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 30, 2026
Articles aren’t loading

I can only access articles on a smartphone. Laptops aren’t working. IT no help.

★★★★★Aug 11, 2026
Improved but still need work

This new version is much better but there are entirely too many add, that load slowly and interfere with reading/scrolling

★★★★★Jul 29, 2026
Excellent Coverage for Local News

Our Charlotte Observer brings local happenings of importance to the wider community. Reporting is current and related in clear language. Our city needs a newspaper that reports what is going on as soon as possible. The Observer does it and has done it for years.

★★★★★Jul 14, 2026
Convenient

This news is extremely convenient. It has articles that you don’t hear on the news. It’s more in depth and more thorough and more pharaoh. More Farrell

★★★★★Jun 22, 2026
Ridiculous

The Observer online edition is an embarrassment of redundant postings ( e.g., as recently as May of 2026, the lead story in the Weather section warned of an impending storm due to hit the Carolina coast —- news from the prior September!) and hard to navigate sections.

★★★★★Apr 24, 2026
Ughh

Customer Service does not exist. Poor communication and more than 1 active account at 1 time(???) Oh, and the glitchy app!

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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.

local17news17local newspaper10charlotte8articles8charlotte observer8local news8newspaper7observer local6observer5read5daily5sports5news articles5coverage4national4carolina4stay4daily local3news coverage3national headline3headline news3news crime3crime sports3

What's new in 11.1.22

• Photo gallery support: Swipe through full-screen photo galleries right in the app. • Listen to your Edition: Have Edition articles read aloud to you. More improvements: • Video credits now appear with videos • Fixed an issue with vertical videos not displaying properly on articles • Ability to close an Edition ad banner on a per session basis • Improved author biography text support • Minor stability improvements

Released Dec 16, 2010. Current version shipped Oct 19, 2026.

Store description

The Charlotte Observer local newspaper app is faster and easier to use. Read or watch daily local news coverage, investigative reporting, national headline news, crime, sports, local business, and more from Charlotte and communities across Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, York, Iredell, Gaston and Catawba counties. The Charlotte Observer local newspaper is your trusted source for local, daily journalism serving the Charlotte region. Our newsroom delivers reporting on local government, public safety, education, courts, business, and community developments affecting residents throughout the seven county region in North Carolina and South Carolina, alongside statewide coverage and national headline news. We bring you real time updates on news from Charlotte, Concord, Fort Mill, Monroe, Lake Norman, Gastonia, Mooresville, Hickory and Rock Hill, and from communities such as Ballantyne, University City, Mint Hill, Steele Creek and more. LOCAL NEWS • Daily local news and stories from around the Carolinas • AI generated summaries on all articles reviewed by our newsroom • The Charlotte Observer local newspaper opinions, editorials and columns you love • Edition, a digital destination for the latest news, features, and insights. Like the printed newspaper, it is intended to be a complete report of the day’s news compiled by our editors overnight LIVE VIDEO • Watch live video of local news stories and national news coverage • View stunning photos and videos of local news and community events LOCAL SPORTS • Full coverage reporting on local, pro and college sports teams • Stay connected to your favorite teams and favorite sports writers PERSONALIZATION • Stay informed on the topics and articles that matter to you • Favorite topics to get personalized feeds. • Search for news articles, videos, games and more • Bookmark news articles to read later • Read articles your way with full support for dark mode and light mode Other Features • Browse articles by category • Share articles on Facebook, X Twitter or by email • Comment on news articles • Access and download previous issues of our local newspaper • Recharge and unwind with our puzzles and games GET DAILY NEWS AND MORE WITH THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER LOCAL NEWSPAPER APP The Charlotte Observer covers North Carolina and South Carolina like no other media in our area. Wherever you go, stay connected to news that’s important to you. Download our local newspaper app today to stay informed on local daily news, crime, sports, national headlines, and more. Read our Privacy policy here: https://mcclatchy.com/privacy-policy Read our Terms of Service here: https://www.mcclatchy.com/terms-of-service For California Residents: To learn more about managing your sharing preferences and Do Not Sell My Info rights visit https://www.mcclatchy.com/ccpa-pp

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