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The Straits Times

SPH Media Limited · News · Singapore store
#96 TOP GROSSING
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Revenue

Estimated from today's grossing charts in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.

EST. REVENUE / MONTH · WORLDWIDE · BOTH STORES
$791.9K
Range $291.9K to $2.2M
EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$9.5M
App Store $407.2K + Google Play $384.7K a month
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
382.1K to 1.1M
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • Singapore #77 overall (iOS), #33 apps (Play)$260.9K · 33%
  • Japan #41 News (iOS)$187.2K · 24%
  • Switzerland #37 News & Magazines (Play)$61.5K · 8%
  • South Africa #78 News (iOS), #37 News & Magazines (Play)$54.2K · 7%
  • Saudi Arabia #39 News (iOS), #36 News & Magazines (Play)$52K · 7%
  • India #56 News (iOS), #36 News & Magazines (Play)$24.7K · 3%
  • Hong Kong #22 News (iOS), #36 News & Magazines (Play)$22.1K · 3%
  • Indonesia #20 News (iOS), #36 News & Magazines (Play)$15.7K · 2%
32 more countries
  • Turkey #35 News & Magazines (Play)$12.9K · 2%
  • Thailand #69 News (iOS), #36 News & Magazines (Play)$11.8K · 1%
  • Mexico #38 News & Magazines (Play)$9.7K · 1%
  • Australia #77 News (iOS)$8.6K · 1%
  • Vietnam #13 News (iOS), #36 News & Magazines (Play)$7.5K · 1%
  • Ireland #38 News & Magazines (Play)$6.8K · 1%
  • Pakistan #95 News (iOS), #36 News & Magazines (Play)$4.9K · 1%
  • Norway #63 News (iOS), #37 News & Magazines (Play)$4.6K · 1%
  • UAE #36 News & Magazines (Play)$4.4K · 1%
  • Nigeria #36 News & Magazines (Play)$4K · 1%
  • Philippines #36 News & Magazines (Play)$3.3K · 0%
  • Argentina #36 News & Magazines (Play)$3.3K · 0%
  • New Zealand #37 News & Magazines (Play)$3.2K · 0%
  • Netherlands #40 News & Magazines (Play)$3.1K · 0%
  • Poland #37 News & Magazines (Play)$2.7K · 0%
  • Kuwait #36 News & Magazines (Play)$2.5K · 0%
  • Israel #36 News & Magazines (Play)$2.4K · 0%
  • Bangladesh #36 News & Magazines (Play)$1.8K · 0%
  • Colombia #36 News & Magazines (Play)$1.7K · 0%
  • Finland #40 News & Magazines (Play)$1.7K · 0%
  • Egypt #36 News & Magazines (Play)$1.5K · 0%
  • Chile #36 News & Magazines (Play)$1.4K · 0%
  • Belgium #40 News & Magazines (Play)$1.3K · 0%
  • Ukraine #35 News & Magazines (Play)$1.2K · 0%
  • Romania #35 News & Magazines (Play)$1.1K · 0%
  • Portugal #38 News & Magazines (Play)$1K · 0%
  • Czechia #35 News & Magazines (Play)$1K · 0%
  • Qatar #36 News & Magazines (Play)$997 · 0%
  • Austria #40 News & Magazines (Play)$906 · 0%
  • Denmark #37 News & Magazines (Play)$892 · 0%
  • Greece #40 News & Magazines (Play)$797 · 0%
  • Kazakhstan #34 News & Magazines (Play)$768 · 0%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Calibrated range: for apps in the top 50, our estimates were within about 30% of published figures for 9 of 12 apps tested. 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
10.9K
AVG RATING
4.51
PRICE
Free
AGE
14.0y
LAST UPDATE
14d ago
VERSION
11.8.0
SIZE
310 MB
AGE RATING
4+

Last 28 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
28 / 28
COUNTRIES NOW
17 (was 9)
EST. REVENUE FROM CHARTS, DAILY · APP STORE ONLY EST
Show daily values
Sep 24, 2026$134.4K · 9 countries
Sep 25, 2026$40.2K · 7 countries
Sep 26, 2026$198K · 8 countries
Sep 27, 2026$279.4K · 9 countries
Sep 28, 2026$234.9K · 9 countries
Sep 29, 2026$176.3K · 11 countries
Sep 30, 2026$149.9K · 8 countries
Oct 1, 2026$83.6K · 6 countries
Oct 2, 2026$54.8K · 6 countries
Oct 3, 2026$150.9K · 7 countries
Oct 4, 2026$245.1K · 7 countries
Oct 5, 2026$320.2K · 8 countries
Oct 6, 2026$238.4K · 9 countries
Oct 7, 2026$165.1K · 7 countries
Oct 8, 2026$133.3K · 6 countries
Oct 9, 2026$39.9K · 6 countries
Oct 10, 2026$165.2K · 11 countries
Oct 11, 2026$190.4K · 15 countries
Oct 12, 2026$462.1K · 15 countries
Oct 13, 2026$357.7K · 18 countries
Oct 14, 2026$314.9K · 18 countries
Oct 15, 2026$200.6K · 16 countries
Oct 16, 2026$360.4K · 18 countries
Oct 17, 2026$300.1K · 13 countries
Oct 18, 2026$330.1K · 14 countries
Oct 19, 2026$268.4K · 14 countries
Oct 20, 2026$339.5K · 17 countries
Oct 21, 2026$407.2K · 17 countries
Best rank Sep 24, 2026: #23 News · PH. Now: #77 overall · SG. Days at zero are days outside every grossing chart.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
3 purchases listed
  • ST monthly subscriptionS$ 29.98
  • ST weekly subscriptionS$ 7.98
  • ST yearly subscriptionS$ 324.98
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
Too few reviews
Fewer than 3 recent written reviews in this country.
RELEASE CADENCE
6 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases21 days
From the last 25 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
10.9K ratings
5★75%
4★15%
3★4%
2★1%
1★6%

Store screenshots

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App Store ads

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Growth research

Where this app is buying and earning its users. Each link opens pre filtered.

Meta Ad Library ↗Active Facebook and Instagram adsTikTok Creative Center ↗Top performing TikTok adsTikTok creators ↗Organic videos mentioning the appInstagram ↗Reels and posts under its hashtagYouTube ↗Reviews, tutorials and ShortsDeveloper site ↗Landing page and pricing

ASO keywords

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

sph4stay informed3straits times3weekly monthly3introductory offer3weekly3monthly3stay2informed2straits2times2trusted2stories2subscribers2renewed2introductory2offer2upon2conditions2

What's new in 11.8.0

In this update, we have made fixes and enhancements to improve your reading experience. Please e-mail stics@sph.com.sg if you need help, so that we can assist you directly.

Released Nov 1, 2012. Current version shipped Oct 8, 2026.

Store description

Stay informed, your way. Stay informed with The Straits Times—where trusted journalism meets modern convenience. Get trusted news, trending stories, and lifestyle updates from Singapore and beyond—all in one app. The Straits Times app offers smart summaries, immersive visuals, podcasts, and a tailored experience with myST+. Free to download. Subscribers get to unlock unlimited access to exclusive stories and interviews, in-depth investigations, and recreate that morning ritual with the digital replica of the print edition. You can choose to subscribe on a weekly or monthly basis: • ST weekly subscription (auto-renewed weekly at S$ 7.98) • ST monthly subscription (auto-renewed monthly at S$ 29.98) • Try our introductory offer at S$ 0.98*/month for the first 3 months • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of the purchase • You will be automatically charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew at any time by going to account settings in the App Store • Upon cancellation, your subscription is valid till the end of the current period. Past subscriptions will not be refunded *Introductory offer is available to new subscribers only. For technical assistance, please contact stics@sph.com.sg Privacy policy: https://sph.com.sg/legal/sph_privacy.html Terms and conditions: https://www.sph.com.sg/terms-and-conditions/app-for-ios

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