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CNN · News & Magazines · Japan store
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$2.4M
Likely $833.3K to $7M
▲ 280.7% in 27 days
New ratings
Tracking
Daily counts start building from today
Rating
4.5 of 5
587.3K ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
41
was 41 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
$2.4M
Range $833.3K to $7M
EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$29.3M
Google Play $1M + App Store $1.4M a month
LIFETIME INSTALLS (GOOGLE)
66.3M
Worldwide, reported by Google
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
4.46
PRICE
Free
IN APP PURCHASES
No
CONTAINS ADS
Yes
LAST UPDATE
13d ago
RELEASED
n/a
CONTENT RATING
Rated for 3+

Last 29 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
29 / 29
COUNTRIES NOW
41 (was 10)
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · BOTH STORES EST
Show daily values
Sep 24, 2026$641.5K a month
Sep 25, 2026$634.8K a month
Sep 26, 2026$588K a month
Sep 27, 2026$582.3K a month
Sep 28, 2026$559.4K a month
Sep 29, 2026$607.1K a month
Sep 30, 2026$567.5K a month
Oct 1, 2026$522.7K a month
Oct 2, 2026$525.4K a month
Oct 3, 2026$493.1K a month
Oct 4, 2026$498.7K a month
Oct 5, 2026$510.1K a month
Oct 6, 2026$556.8K a month
Oct 7, 2026$512.9K a month
Oct 8, 2026$521.1K a month
Oct 9, 2026$577.6K a month
Oct 10, 2026$1.2M a month
Oct 11, 2026$972.3K a month
Oct 12, 2026$950.6K a month
Oct 13, 2026$866.8K a month
Oct 14, 2026$851.6K 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
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 share52%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 268 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RATING BREAKDOWN
577.9K ratings
5★65%
4★24%
3★7%
2★1%
1★3%

What users say

Latest reviews, Japan Google Play.

★★★★★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

★★★★★Oct 16, 2026

It only shows the headlines, and when you try to read the full articles, they are behind a paid subscription.

★★★★★Oct 15, 2026

This app used to be one of my defaults for daily news. But so much of their content is now behind a paywall that I've recently deleted it. Basic news should not need a subscription and I won't pay sites that ask for one. If they need the revenue so badly then create a free tier with ads. That's basically what the CNN channel is now, 10 minutes of news followed by 15 minutes of ads.

★★★★★Oct 15, 2026

I don't have the money right now.

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ASO keywords

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

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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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