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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$2.4M
Likely $833.3K to $7M
▲ 373.6% in 11 days
New ratings
+0
in 1 days, 587.3K in total
New installs
+8.8K
in 1 days, exact count from Google
Countries it ranks in
41
was 41 on Oct 16, 2026

Revenue

Estimated from the grossing charts of Oct 21, 2026 in the 53 countries we track.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$29.3M
Google Play $1M + App Store $1.4M a month
LIFETIME INSTALLS (GOOGLE)
66.3M
About 355.8K per month on average since launch
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • United States #12 News & Magazines (Play), #13 News (iOS)$1.8M · 74%
  • Singapore #25 News & Magazines (Play)$135.1K · 6%
  • Switzerland #26 News & Magazines (Play)$87.3K · 4%
  • Canada #8 News (iOS)$86.4K · 4%
  • South Africa #26 News & Magazines (Play)$65.4K · 3%
  • United Kingdom #37 News (iOS)$44.7K · 2%
  • Saudi Arabia #25 News & Magazines (Play)$32.8K · 1%
  • India #25 News & Magazines (Play)$28.7K · 1%
33 more countries
  • Turkey #25 News & Magazines (Play)$18.1K · 1%
  • Hong Kong #25 News & Magazines (Play)$15.2K · 1%
  • Mexico #26 News & Magazines (Play)$14.2K · 1%
  • Indonesia #25 News & Magazines (Play)$14.1K · 1%
  • Thailand #25 News & Magazines (Play)$13.5K · 1%
  • Ireland #26 News & Magazines (Play)$9.9K · 0%
  • UAE #25 News & Magazines (Play)$6.4K · 0%
  • Pakistan #25 News & Magazines (Play)$6K · 0%
  • Nigeria #25 News & Magazines (Play)$5.7K · 0%
  • Vietnam #25 News & Magazines (Play)$5.6K · 0%
  • New Zealand #25 News & Magazines (Play)$4.7K · 0%
  • Philippines #25 News & Magazines (Play)$4.7K · 0%
  • Argentina #25 News & Magazines (Play)$4.7K · 0%
  • Netherlands #28 News & Magazines (Play)$4.4K · 0%
  • Poland #26 News & Magazines (Play)$3.9K · 0%
  • Kuwait #25 News & Magazines (Play)$3.5K · 0%
  • Israel #25 News & Magazines (Play)$3.4K · 0%
  • Bangladesh #25 News & Magazines (Play)$2.6K · 0%
  • Colombia #25 News & Magazines (Play)$2.4K · 0%
  • Finland #28 News & Magazines (Play)$2.4K · 0%
  • Egypt #25 News & Magazines (Play)$2.1K · 0%
  • Chile #25 News & Magazines (Play)$2.1K · 0%
  • Belgium #28 News & Magazines (Play)$1.8K · 0%
  • Norway #26 News & Magazines (Play)$1.8K · 0%
  • Ukraine #25 News & Magazines (Play)$1.7K · 0%
  • Romania #24 News & Magazines (Play)$1.6K · 0%
  • Portugal #26 News & Magazines (Play)$1.5K · 0%
  • Czechia #24 News & Magazines (Play)$1.5K · 0%
  • Qatar #25 News & Magazines (Play)$1.4K · 0%
  • Austria #28 News & Magazines (Play)$1.3K · 0%
  • Denmark #26 News & Magazines (Play)$1.3K · 0%
  • Greece #28 News & Magazines (Play)$1.1K · 0%
  • Kazakhstan #23 News & Magazines (Play)$1.1K · 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
587.3K
AVG RATING
4.52
PRICE
Free
IN APP PURCHASES
No
CONTAINS ADS
Yes
LAST UPDATE
14d ago
RELEASED
Apr 18, 2011
CONTENT RATING
All ages

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
30 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
41 (was 10)
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · BOTH STORES EST
Show daily values
Sep 24, 2026$498.1K a month
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$690.9K a month
Oct 16, 2026$757.6K a month
Oct 17, 2026$789.2K a month
Oct 18, 2026$930.3K a month
Oct 19, 2026$952.9K a month
Oct 20, 2026$897.2K a month
Oct 21, 2026$2.4M a month
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
Oct 23, 2026not in a grossing chart
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 24, 2026: #12 News & Magazines · US. Now: #14 News & Magazines · US.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
No in-app purchases
Earns from its upfront price, ads or payments outside the store.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
13 reviews / week
  • Trendfalling
  • Recent reviews average2.8 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share53%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 268 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RATING BREAKDOWN
587K ratings
5★78%
4★10%
3★3%
2★1%
1★7%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the Brazil Google Play, Jan 28, 2026 to Oct 22, 2026: 53% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Price and subscription42%

110 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ So Trumps croney Ellison doesn't have enough money, now he is forcing subscription on CNN, so long Ellison, the blue wave is coming for you.
★★★★★ Articles are increasingly behind a paywall; now close to 75%.
★★★★★ CNN is now charging $60 a year for access to news articles.
Too many ads11%

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…
Limits, credits, locked features10%

27 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I already pay to have the channel on my tv, now I have to pay to access the same info on my phone?
★★★★★ I have apparently reached my limit of "free" articles.
★★★★★ The article limits were the last straw.
Lost data, sync, backup6%

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.
Bugs, things not working6%

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.
Login and account problems5%

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.
Slow, laggy, battery4%

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.
Worse after an update4%

10 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ 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
★★★★★ Update: 10/25 Still a trash network w/ TDS therefore trash app, but not necessarily the worst garbage, unless Trump is mentioned.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • Wish there was a 0 star option. 1★, Oct 20, 2026
  • Basic news should not need a subscription and I won't pay sites that ask for one. 2★, Oct 15, 2026
  • will never need again 1★, Jul 21, 2026
  • I wish I could give this app 0 stars used to be a good app, not anymore, party's over 1★, Jun 23, 2026
  • loved CNN but now the app says I have met the limit to access articles and need a subscription for $3.99 a month! 1★, Jun 9, 2026
  • So now you need a subscription to read the articles on CNN. 1★, Apr 10, 2026
  • I found it out of pure need and it's better in my opinion since it includes local news. 2★, Mar 20, 2026
  • Nearly every story needs a subscription now. 1★, Feb 22, 2026
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
behind paywall15tv provider8read articles8read the news7free articles7without paying7pay wall7news articles6pay to read5articles without5without subscription5free news5
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Easy to use14%

30 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
Fast8%

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.
Useful, it helps6%

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.
Looks great5%

11 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."
Accurate, great results4%

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.

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, Brazil Google Play.

★★★★★Oct 22, 2026

So Trumps croney Ellison doesn't have enough money, now he is forcing subscription on CNN, so long Ellison, the blue wave is coming for you.

★★★★★Oct 22, 2026

Articles are increasingly behind a paywall; now close to 75%. 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...

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026

I've used this app since I got a smart phone. article limits now? and fees to read the news? I'm so disappointed im writing this review. now deleting the app and not using.

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026

I have used this app daily for years to keep abreast of world news. but as of today, no more. CNN is now charging $60 a year for access to news articles. it is no longer a free app. I already pay to have the channel on my tv, now I have to pay to access the same info on my phone? Double dipping. it was bad enough last week when ads started appearing before video clips. now CNN is charging for news stories. I have lost all respect for their parent company. money grubbing %$#@'s.

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026

Until this morning, I would have given this app 5 stars. I used to love reading the articles and analyses. But now, all of a sudden, I have lost access. I have apparently reached my limit of "free" articles. I already pay CNN to have their channel on my cable subscription. Hopefully all the programs will remain "free" to watch (turning off bitter irony mode). This was one of my favourite apps but will now regretfully uninstall. Already replaced with the ABC News app.

★★★★★Oct 20, 2026

Worst app ever! Wish there was a 0 star option. I have never rated an app before but I felt I needed to since this is a POS. got the monthly paid subscription and loaded on my 6 TVs. 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! I have reset my modem and have uninstalled and reinstalled the app(per cnn troubleshooting) w/o success! G-A-R-B-A-G-E

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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 or short description.

cnn14live9news7articles5stories5cnn experience5award winning5stay4unlimited4live audio3global news3cnn live3original series3cnn cnn3cnn international3international hln3exclusive videos3unlimited articles3automatically price3videos3discover3streaming3experience3award3

What's new in 26.21.0

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Store description

The CNN app is your destination for unrivaled, fact-based reporting. Stay informed at every turn as the story breaks through short-form videos, interactives, articles, podcasts, live audio, and more. Easily discover the the day’s top news from politics, health, world news, climate, and beyond. Download the CNN app to start making sense of the world today. START STREAMING THE CNN EXPERIENCE TODAY. Now watch unlimited streaming, including 24/7 global news, daily programs from trusted journalists, award-winning shows and films, and more. FOLLOW ELECTIONS THAT MATTER. Track races as they happen with the interactive Magic Wall. Get live state and local results, and easily compare incoming 2026 data to past elections. FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES. Set custom alerts and notifications so you can follow developing stories. Our "live update" articles evolve as the news comes in, giving you accurate updates as they happen. WATCH THE STORY UNFOLD. See it for yourself with CNN’s live video or be in the know quickly with CNN Shorts. STAY SHARP WITH EXPERT INSIGHTS. Delivering in-depth analysis and context that matters from award-winning journalists, so you're prepared for what's next. DIVE DEEPER WITH LIVE REPORTING. Enjoy a 5-minute preview of CNN live. Unlock unlimited viewing, including CNN's original series and documentary collection, CNN, CNN International, and HLN by logging into your TV provider. Stay caught up with video clips, no login necessary. TAKE A BREAK. From travel and style news to the latest in entertainment, discover feel-good stories and get a daily dose of positivity. LISTEN TO STAY CONNECTED. Listen to top headlines anywhere you go with live audio from CNN, CNN en Español, CNN International and HLN. Hear the week's biggest and most talked-about stories with the "1 Thing" podcast. READ STORIES PICKED FOR YOU. Discover personalized stories based on your interests, so you can quickly catch up on the news that matters most to you. DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION (Available in the United States) All Access plan - The premium CNN experience: streaming, exclusive videos, articles, and more. • 24/7 global news • Live coverage • Exclusive videos • Original series • Award-winning films • Unlimited articles Basic plan - The basic CNN experience • Unlimited articles Your subscription will automatically renew at the then-current price of your plan unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the renewal. Your App Store account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of your current subscription period. You can manage your subscription by visiting the Google Play Store or under Settings on your Android device.

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