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The Hamilton Spectator

thestar.com · News · United States store
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$3K
Likely $1K to $9.1K
▲ 1.1% in 14 days
New ratings
+3
in 2 days, 1.2K in total
Rating
4.5 of 5
20 ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
1
was 1 on Oct 17, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 24, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$36.5K
No Google Play version found
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
700 to 2K
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • Canada #45 News$3K · 100%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Small app: combines its grossing ranks with ratings growth (6.5 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
20
AVG RATING
4.50
PRICE
Free
AGE
15.4y
LAST UPDATE
2d ago
VERSION
9.80.0
SIZE
110 MB
AGE RATING
17+

Last 30 days

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

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
30 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
1 (was 1)
NEW RATINGS, LAST 2 DAYS
+3
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · APP STORE EST
Show daily values
Sep 25, 2026$3K a month
Sep 26, 2026$2.9K a month
Sep 27, 2026$2.9K a month
Sep 28, 2026$2.8K a month
Sep 29, 2026$2.8K a month
Sep 30, 2026$2.8K a month
Oct 1, 2026$2.8K a month
Oct 2, 2026$2.8K a month
Oct 3, 2026$2.9K a month
Oct 4, 2026$2.9K a month
Oct 5, 2026$3K a month
Oct 6, 2026$3K a month
Oct 7, 2026$3K a month
Oct 8, 2026$3K a month
Oct 9, 2026$3K a month
Oct 10, 2026$3K a month
Oct 11, 2026$3K a month
Oct 12, 2026$3.1K a month
Oct 13, 2026$16.1K a month
Oct 14, 2026$11.4K a month
Oct 15, 2026$17.1K a month
Oct 16, 2026$11.9K a month
Oct 17, 2026$18.1K a month
Oct 18, 2026$18.1K a month
Oct 19, 2026$19K a month
Oct 20, 2026$14.5K a month
Oct 21, 2026$19.7K a month
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 23, 2026$3K a month
Oct 24, 2026$3K a month
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 25, 2026: #43 News · CA. Now: #45 News · CA.
RATINGS IN THE CORE COUNTRIES, DAILY
Show daily values
Oct 22, 20261.2K ratings
Oct 23, 20261.2K ratings
Oct 24, 20261.2K ratings
1.2K on Oct 22, 2026, 1.2K 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
2 purchases listed
  • Flexible Digital Access$14.99
  • Annual Digital Access$49.99
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
0.0 reviews / week
  • Recent reviews average1.7 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share67%
From the latest 3 written reviews, covering 4461 days.
RELEASE CADENCE
6 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases15 days
From the last 25 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
20 ratings
5★80%
4★10%
3★0%
2★0%
1★10%

What users say

Latest reviews, United States App Store.

★★★★★Dec 28, 2021
Application Layout

We find the layout poor in comparison to other e-papers we buy. Many papers show you a layout that is similar to the paper print version with each page of each section. For example, the screen splits and on the left showing the print version of the paper and when you select an article on the right side it appears and you can read and scroll the entire article to the end even if it rolls to another page. San Jose Mercury has this type of layout if you want to see it. Please consider an app layout like that as I am sure those apps are generic and can be procured for iPad and other renderings. We enjoy the content but the layout is not up to standard.

★★★★★Jul 13, 2015
The app won't open

Loading . . . Loading . . . Loading . . . still hasn't opened. The previous version worked fine, but this one won't open on my phone. I think there are more bugs to work out.

★★★★★Aug 7, 2014
Great for news but crashes a lot

I love being able to check the local news but I find the app is not completely loading properly or keeps crashing. I have just deleted and reinstalled it so we'll see if that fixes it.

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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.

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What's new in 9.80.0

General improvements

Released Jun 23, 2011. Current version shipped Oct 22, 2026.

Store description

Your city. Your Stories. From community and local coverage to global issues and breaking news, The Hamilton Spectator reports on topics that matter and affect the day-to-day lives of our readers. Download The Hamilton Spectator app now to receive the best features of The Spectator’s website, all within the palm of your hand. • Made for You: A custom newsfeed that evolves with your interests. • Stay Informed: Real-time breaking news alerts so you’re always the first to know. • Resume Reading: Pick up exactly where you left off, instantly. • Trending Now: Stay ahead of the curve with the stories Hamilton is talking about. • Instant Access: Your saved stories are now organized in one streamlined hub. • Newsletter Management: You can now browse, subscribe, and manage your newsletter preferences directly within the app. Stay informed with curated stories delivered straight to your inbox. Questions or feedback? Contact us at specmobilefeedback@torstar.ca SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT NOTICES By installing and using the App, you agree to our Privacy and Anti-Spam Notice (available at https://www.thespec.com/about/mobile-app-privacy-anti-spam-notice.html), our Privacy Policy (available at https://metroland.com/privacy-policy/) and our Terms of Use (available at http://notices.torstar.com/main_terms_of_use_daily_and_community_brands_EN/), each of which is accessible with the App's settings menu. This App (including any updates or upgrades) may (i) automatically communicate with The Hamilton Spectator's or its third party service providers' servers and record usage and browsing pattern metrics, (ii) manage App-related preferences or data stored on your device, and (iii) collect personal information, all as more particularly set out in our Privacy and Anti-Spam Notice and our Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent to the above at any time by removing or disabling the App. The Spec mobile application, an application offered by Metroland Media Group Ltd., 8 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON M5V 0S8 For assistance, please contact us at circ@thespec.com.

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