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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$840
Likely $280 to $2.5K
New ratings
Tracking
Daily counts start building from today
Rating
4.6 of 5
602 ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
0
was 0 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
$10.1K
12 new ratings a month on average since launch
LIFETIME INSTALLS (GOOGLE)
62K
About 440 per month on average since launch
WHERE ITS USERS ARE · SHARE OF RATINGS
  • United Kingdom 1.7K ratings73%
  • United States 158 ratings7%
  • Australia 115 ratings5%
  • Netherlands 63 ratings3%
  • Germany 60 ratings3%
  • France 35 ratings2%
  • Italy 33 ratings1%
  • Spain 26 ratings1%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Not in any grossing chart, so this comes from ratings growth (12 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
602
AVG RATING
4.59
PRICE
Free
IN APP PURCHASES
$0.99 - $54.99 per item
CONTAINS ADS
Yes
LAST UPDATE
418d ago
RELEASED
Feb 3, 2015
CONTENT RATING
Mature 17+

Last 30 days

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DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
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COUNTRIES NOW
0 (was 0)
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Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
$0.99 - $54.99 per item
Google Play only shows the price range per item.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
0.2 reviews / week
  • Trendsteady
  • Recent reviews average2.3 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share64%
From the latest 120 written reviews, covering 4272 days.
RATING BREAKDOWN
579 ratings
5★78%
4★15%
3★0%
2★4%
1★4%

What users want

From the latest 120 reviews on the United States Google Play, Feb 12, 2015 to Aug 30, 2026: 64% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Price and subscription23%

18 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I have an annual subscription.
★★★★★ terrible app , got 12 months subscription from 02 and has stopped working after 3 crashes as soon as it opens every time and yes it's updated
★★★★★ it's buggy and doesn't store subscriptions
Login and account problems23%

18 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Logging in slow sometimes with server verification failing.
★★★★★ crashes, won't login properly
★★★★★ Constant prompts to login and sign in issues despite being a subscriber make it nearly unusable.
Crashes and freezes16%

12 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ app constantly crashes, almost unusable
★★★★★ crashes, won't login properly
★★★★★ terrible app , got 12 months subscription from 02 and has stopped working after 3 crashes as soon as it opens every time and yes it's updated
Bugs, things not working14%

11 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ terrible app , got 12 months subscription from 02 and has stopped working after 3 crashes as soon as it opens every time and yes it's updated
★★★★★ it's buggy and doesn't store subscriptions
★★★★★ The app simply doesn't work and the customer service is abysmal.
No customer support12%

9 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ The app simply doesn't work and the customer service is abysmal.
★★★★★ I can't open the rewards section, even when I'm logged in, also the contact button does not work.
★★★★★ support desk cant or wont help.
Worse after an update9%

7 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ terrible app , got 12 months subscription from 02 and has stopped working after 3 crashes as soon as it opens every time and yes it's updated
★★★★★ Since the latest update and having reset my password, as a long-term subscriber I am still being prompted to sign up on either a monthly or annual subscription to view any kind of content.
★★★★★ Since I had to update my login details on 25th October 2024, the online version doesn't show the Dec 2024 to download, even though it is available from 24th October.
Slow, laggy, battery5%

4 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Slow and painful navigation experience.
★★★★★ Error loading data check your internet connection.
★★★★★ Keeps loading then says "Hint: could not load content".
Lost data, sync, backup4%

3 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ deleted almost immediately after installation, terrible app!
★★★★★ Horrible app, took my money ("hit dispute real quick with the bank") I am subscribed but can't read anything just keeps asking me to subscribe, then I restore my purchase but does nothing.
★★★★★ I guess Empire is more desperate to lose readers than I thought.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • It needs a deeper back catalogue and the ability to double-tap to zoom in or out. 3★, Jun 5, 2022
  • Add the ugly user interface, long download times, banner ads for a magazine I already sub to and clunky in app online interactions to this and unless there are signifigant changes to this app, I won't be renewing my… 1★, Feb 20, 2017
  • An app should have some value you wouldn't get in a pdf copy of the mag. 1★, Mar 16, 2015
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS

Nothing stands out.

WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Easy to use15%

5 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Fantastic layout, intuitive scrolling navigation, and nifty little animated graphics make reading on the app a joy, and mean I never have to worry about missing an ish.
★★★★★ Easy to read format, looks great.
Worth the money6%

2 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Best magazine, only one I still receive, digital subscription is great value, just need to improve some quirks in the app.
★★★★★ Offers a different experience to the physical magazine, enjoying the free copies while I can't my physical copies delivered to me.
Fun, addictive6%

2 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Great digital multimedia experience of a magazine I've enjoyed from my first print issue bought in '97!
★★★★★ Offers a different experience to the physical magazine, enjoying the free copies while I can't my physical copies delivered to me.

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 Google Play.

★★★★★Aug 30, 2026

app constantly crashes, almost unusable

★★★★★May 31, 2026

when it works, it's great but I does sign me out alot, which is annoying

★★★★★May 7, 2026

Slow and painful navigation experience. All I want to do is read the magazines that I have paid for and every other time of using it has logged me out. Logging in slow sometimes with server verification failing. Same is true of iOS app - I bought an IPad specifically for reading for recurrent issues on (multiple versions of) Android. More fool me Sometimes it is so bad I just scan the print version to pdf (destroying the magazine in the process) - poorer quality but at least I can access it

★★★★★Feb 7, 2026

crashes, won't login properly

★★★★★Jan 28, 2026

Constant prompts to login and sign in issues despite being a subscriber make it nearly unusable.

★★★★★Jan 24, 2026

load of rubbish. cannot get my magazine on now. doesn't accept my email address or anything. doesn't send verification codes. I have an annual subscription.

Store screenshots

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App Store ads

Apple Search Ads this app ran in the last 90 days, from Apple's public ad repository.

No App Store ads in the EU
None in the last 90 days.

Apple only publishes ads shown in the EU (EU Digital Services Act), with a 7 day delay. An app that advertises only outside the EU shows nothing here. Shown for the App Store version (Empire Magazine).

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 or short description.

world5film5film fans3empire2biggest2movie2magazine2exclusive2read2fans2hollywood2access2films2directors2journalists2first2please2automatically2prior2bauerlegal2

What's new in 5.58

UX improvements.

Store description

The official app of Empire, the world’s biggest movie magazine. Packed with in-depth interviews, exclusive images and expert commentary. It’s the ultimate read for film fans, bringing everything from Hollywood to independent cinema into your home. - The latest edition delivered to your pocket as soon as it arrives in shops. - Access incredible imagery. - Search for your favourite films, actors and directors. - Bookmark articles to read again later We have brought all of the above into one place: the must-have app for any film lover. It's an all-access pass to the biggest and most exciting movies from around the world, waiting on your phone whenever you want it. Every article in the magazine is written by genuine film lovers. Our impassioned movie journalists care about creating the seminal cinematic journal that we release every month. When we are in the office together, we love nothing more than to debate the merits of each Marvel character or the detailed Star Wars trivia that only a true fan would know. But we don’t just spend our lives obsessing over classics. Empire is at the forefront of the film industry. Whether it is reviewing the next big-screen masterpiece or conducting a world-first exclusive interview with Hollywood stars and directors, our journalists will bring you closer to the action. Since our first issue in July 1989, we have transported film fans across the world onto the sets and into the director’s chair of the world’s greatest films. We look forward to welcoming you. Download the app today! PLEASE NOTE: This app is more reliable in OS 8.0 and higher. The app may not work well with any Android operating system from OS 4 or before. Anything from Lollipop onwards is good. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your Google Wallet account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same period length, unless you change your subscriptions preferences in your settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase, though no cancellation of the current subscription will be allowed during an active subscription period. Please visit our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for more information: Terms of Use https://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/app-terms-of-use-03032025 Privacy Policy https://www.bauerlegal.co.uk/privacy-policy-20250411

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