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SmartNews, Inc. · News · United States store
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$4.6M
Likely $1.5M to $13.7M
▲ 173.8% in 27 days
New ratings
Tracking
Daily counts start building from today
Rating
4.6 of 5
929K 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 / MONTH · WORLDWIDE · BOTH STORES
$4.6M
Range $1.5M to $13.7M
EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$55.3M
App Store $1.9M + Google Play $2.7M a month
EST. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS
32.5M to 92.9M
Estimated from ratings count
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • Japan #4 News (iOS), #4 News & Magazines (Play)$4.3M · 93%
  • Singapore #33 News & Magazines (Play)$112.8K · 2%
  • South Africa #34 News & Magazines (Play)$54.9K · 1%
  • Saudi Arabia #33 News & Magazines (Play)$24.9K · 1%
  • India #33 News & Magazines (Play)$21.7K · 0%
  • Hong Kong #33 News & Magazines (Play)$11.5K · 0%
  • Indonesia #33 News & Magazines (Play)$10.7K · 0%
  • Mexico #35 News & Magazines (Play)$10.6K · 0%
16 more countries
  • Thailand #33 News & Magazines (Play)$10.2K · 0%
  • UAE #33 News & Magazines (Play)$4.8K · 0%
  • Pakistan #33 News & Magazines (Play)$4.6K · 0%
  • Nigeria #33 News & Magazines (Play)$4.3K · 0%
  • Vietnam #33 News & Magazines (Play)$4.2K · 0%
  • Philippines #33 News & Magazines (Play)$3.6K · 0%
  • Argentina #33 News & Magazines (Play)$3.6K · 0%
  • New Zealand #34 News & Magazines (Play)$3.5K · 0%
  • Kuwait #33 News & Magazines (Play)$2.7K · 0%
  • Israel #33 News & Magazines (Play)$2.6K · 0%
  • Bangladesh #33 News & Magazines (Play)$1.9K · 0%
  • Colombia #33 News & Magazines (Play)$1.8K · 0%
  • Egypt #33 News & Magazines (Play)$1.6K · 0%
  • Chile #33 News & Magazines (Play)$1.6K · 0%
  • Qatar #33 News & Magazines (Play)$1.1K · 0%
  • Kazakhstan #31 News & Magazines (Play)$842 · 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
929K
AVG RATING
4.62
PRICE
Free
AGE
12.1y
LAST UPDATE
3d ago
VERSION
26.10.30
SIZE
221 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$1.7M a month
Sep 25, 2026$1.7M a month
Sep 26, 2026$1.7M a month
Sep 27, 2026$1.8M a month
Sep 28, 2026$1.8M a month
Sep 29, 2026$2M a month
Sep 30, 2026$1.9M a month
Oct 1, 2026$2.2M a month
Oct 2, 2026$1.9M a month
Oct 3, 2026$2M a month
Oct 4, 2026$1.9M a month
Oct 5, 2026$1.9M a month
Oct 6, 2026$2.1M a month
Oct 7, 2026$2.1M a month
Oct 8, 2026$1.9M a month
Oct 9, 2026$2M a month
Oct 10, 2026$1.8M a month
Oct 11, 2026$1.8M a month
Oct 12, 2026$1.9M a month
Oct 13, 2026$1.8M a month
Oct 14, 2026$1.9M a month
Oct 15, 2026$2.1M a month
Oct 16, 2026$1.9M a month
Oct 17, 2026$1.8M a month
Oct 18, 2026$1.7M a month
Oct 19, 2026$1.9M a month
Oct 20, 2026$1.9M a month
Oct 21, 2026$4.6M a month
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 24, 2026: #4 News · JP. Now: #4 News · JP.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
2 purchases listed
  • Ads-free SmartNews$4.99
  • Ads-free SmartNews$3.99
Top in-app purchases as listed on the App Store, in local prices.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
12 reviews / week
  • Trendfalling
  • Recent reviews average2.1 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share72%
From the latest 50 written reviews, covering 30 days.
RELEASE CADENCE
9 updates in 90 days
  • Typical gap between releases7 days
From the last 25 versions listed on the App Store.
RATING BREAKDOWN
929K ratings
5★77%
4★14%
3★5%
2★1%
1★2%

What users say

Latest reviews, United States App Store.

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026
Pop up’s and British news ruining it

I used to love this app now I pretty much hate it. For some reason I get more news about Europe and England than I do about America. I’m not British I’ve never been to England. I don’t want news about that and it will not stop and how do I stop these annoying pop-ups that are ruining the rest of the experience?!

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026
All unskippable ads now

Used to be good. All ads now I’ll find a different app that’s not quite as money grubbing

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026
I’m done with your channel

This site has become a total waste of time for any actual news. Time to delete. Your a sad, disappointing “news” channel and should rename yourself “look how we can spin words to get clicks”

★★★★★Oct 19, 2026
Poor

Liked the old version, this one is really poor.

★★★★★Oct 19, 2026
Phishing

Beware. Pop up ads with phishing lures are being deployed. Shame on smart news.

★★★★★Oct 19, 2026
Malware

The app doesn’t just show you ads it forces open your browser with unknown links exposing you to malware and other tracking nightmares.

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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.

ASO keywords

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

news12best6smartnews6read4rewards4discover top3read news3spanish chinese3native language3smartnews rewards3earn points3reading articles3gift cards3best mobile3best news3discover3company3reading3articles3better3quality2top2publishers2time2

What's new in 26.10.30

- Performance improvements and bug fixes to enhance your reading experience.

Released Oct 1, 2014. Current version shipped Oct 19, 2026.

Store description

We combine the best of quality journalism with expert curation to help you stay informed—and feel good while doing it. Discover top news from premium publishers in one app: Bloomberg, The Atlantic, USA Today, TIME, The Huffington Post, Bleacher Report, Quartz, The Verge, LAT, VOX, AP, Reuters, Buzzfeed, and Fast Company. Read news in English, Spanish, Chinese and more! Translate any article in your feed to your native language for easier reading. SmartNews rewards you for staying up to date. Earn points every day by reading articles and exchange them for gift cards from your favorite brands or donations to charities you support. Key Features Translation: Translate articles into Spanish, Chinese, and more with one tap to read in your native language. Rewards: Earn points for reading articles and completing daily missions, redeemable for retail gift cards or charity donations. Local & Travel: Get informative stories and location-based updates on government, traffic, weather, and politics wherever you go. Politics: Prepare for elections, polls, and debates with stories across the political spectrum. Quality: We partner with thousands of trusted publishers for premium, balanced news. Entertainment: Discover top movies or TV shows with your favorite actors. Sports: Catch breaking news about football, basketball, golf, tennis, soccer, and more. Health: Discover the healthcare news that impacts you all in one free app. SMARTNEWS IN THE PRESS “Browse headlines quickly, customize your channels, and read the news offline. SmartNews is an excellent free alternative to other popular news apps.” - CNET AWARDS Winner: 2025 May Award Contest - Best Mobile App (Best Mobile App Awards) Best Local News App: 2024, US (Bestapp) Best News Aggregator: 2023, US (Lifewire) Best News App: 2023, US (AndroidCentral) REVIEWS “Better than Feedly or Flipboard. Love it!” — Joe C. “Much better than the new version of Apple News.” — Donald B. “Been using Google News, but this is better. Much easier to share.” — Nikki H. Terms of Service Please read and confirm these terms before using our services: https://www.smartnews.com/terms/ Rewards Disclaimer You must be a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. The Program may be offered only in certain geographic regions in the US and may not be available in all jurisdictions. SmartNews may limit, restrict, suspend, or discontinue Program availability at any time in its sole discretion. The merchants represented are not sponsors of the rewards or otherwise affiliated with SmartNews. The logos and identifying marks are trademarks of and owned by each represented company and/or its affiliates. Visit each company's website for additional terms and conditions.

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