Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 24, 2026 in the 53 countries we track, and ratings growth on the App Store.
From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart.
| Sep 25, 2026 | $498.1K a month |
| Sep 26, 2026 | $494.2K a month |
| Sep 27, 2026 | $494.2K a month |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $462.7K a month |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $490.3K a month |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $487.5K a month |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $490.4K a month |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $489.5K a month |
| Oct 3, 2026 | $499.1K a month |
| Oct 4, 2026 | $497.1K a month |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $499.7K a month |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $498.5K a month |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $501.2K a month |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $510.7K a month |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $515.7K a month |
| Oct 10, 2026 | $515.7K a month |
| Oct 11, 2026 | $2.2M a month |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $2.4M a month |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $2.3M a month |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $2.4M a month |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $2.2M a month |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $2.3M a month |
| Oct 17, 2026 | $2.1M a month |
| Oct 18, 2026 | $2M a month |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $2.1M a month |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $2.2M a month |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $2.4M a month |
| Oct 22, 2026 | not in a grossing chart |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $2.2M a month |
| Oct 24, 2026 | $1.9M a month |
Measured from the store, not estimated.
From the latest 500 reviews on the United States Google Play, Feb 1, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026: 53% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.
111 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ Articles are increasingly behind a paywall.
★★★★★ very disappointed about the pay wall.
★★★★★ Update Now they are forcing you to subscribe.
30 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ Haven't used the app in two days and it still says I'm at my free limit.
★★★★★ Now, I'm told I reached the limit of free articles I can read.
★★★★★ first notification of the day and it tells me 'you've reached your free article limit'...
29 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ it was bad enough last week when ads started appearing before video clips.
★★★★★ If they need the revenue so badly then create a free tier with ads.
★★★★★ trump is putting everythin in his systems blocking cnn popping up in every screen we download no matter what it is snd with volume control lanchers whotr and nlack one and vevo and youtube us downloading useing…
17 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ I have lost all respect for their parent company.
★★★★★ But now, all of a sudden, I have lost access.
★★★★★ But so much of their content is now behind a paywall that I've recently deleted it.
15 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ UPDATE: 3.5 months later, still broken.
★★★★★ Reinstalled, still doesn't work.
★★★★★ broken and won't even run on the latest Android w/ Pixel hardware.
12 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ But now I'm unable to verify my TV provider because the CNN verification window keeps closing if I switch apps to verify!!
★★★★★ the app on android and on Fire TV no longer lets you log in to the TV provider.
★★★★★ the app doesn't give you a way to log in with a tv provider.
11 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ News articles are not updated frequently enough, BBC always seems to have the latest news updated 24/24.
★★★★★ UPDATE: 3.5 months later, still broken.
★★★★★ Building on our commitment to Privacy by Design and Safety by Design, we updated our Download My Data tool, launched a new Teen Safeguards resource hub, and released transparency pages for Ads, Spotligh
10 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.
★★★★★ works okay( some minor delays and loading issues but OK) on 3 but on the LGs and the TCL I have to start the app twice and can only watch streaming, no ability to watch past shows/specials!
★★★★★ slow maybe due to popups and ads appearing on every page
★★★★★ Menu is slow as molasses and not responsive.
29 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.
★★★★★ The app is easy to navigate and provides a good range of news coverage.
★★★★★ Clear reporting, fast updates, and easy to follow
★★★★★ excellent easy to install too
17 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.
★★★★★ Clear reporting, fast updates, and easy to follow
★★★★★ I like that the updates are quick, the coverage is detailed, and the live reporting helps me follow developing stories as they happen.
★★★★★ The app offers quick access to breaking news, live updates, articles, and video reports from around the world.
13 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.
★★★★★ The CNN app is useful for keeping up with news and current events without needing to constantly search different websites.
★★★★★ The app is convenient, easy to navigate, and helpful for staying informed without having to search through different websites.
★★★★★ Overall, CNN is a useful source for staying informed and updated on what is happening around the world.
10 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.
★★★★★ CNN help me in dependable breaking news updates, comprehensive world reporting, and clean digital article layouts.
★★★★★ beautiful app, especially full screen shorts.
★★★★★ "CNN is a reliable news app with timely updates and a clean, easy-to-use interface."
8 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.
★★★★★ I particularly appreciate the depth of their international reporting and the quality of their investigative journalism.
★★★★★ A great source for staying informed with quality news and analysis.
★★★★★ Excellent high quality 👌 experience.
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Latest reviews, United States Google Play.
Articles are increasingly behind a paywall. Haven't used the app in two days and it still says I'm at my free limit. I won't pay to read how stupid Americans are... that's a given and completely free. Can't believe I'm going to trade CNN for AlJ. Too bad, just when CNN started editing their articles for grammer and spelling, elevating their articles to a solid grade 5 level...
very disappointed about the pay wall. how about you all get together and bundle a news subscription for $5/ month, then I'll pay, otherwise, I'm not paying cable TV rates for multiple subscriptions to read news online.
(: J
I've been using this app for years. Now, I'm told I reached the limit of free articles I can read. This app is now useless to me Screw you CNN...." You're FIRED"
Web site bad
Too many adds and long video adds at that.... Also too many "video" reports, easier and more practical to read a n article. Do not have the patience! News articles are not updated frequently enough, BBC always seems to have the latest news updated 24/24. CNN does not! this is a sign of being lazy! Update Now they are forcing you to subscribe. I have uninstalled the app on all my devices!
Same category, earning about as much.
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