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Detroit Free Press: Freep

USA TODAY Co. · News & Magazines · India store
NOT IN TOP 100 HERE
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$568K
Likely $189.3K to $1.7M
▲ >999% in 11 days
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Tracking
Daily counts start building from today
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.

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$6.8M
Google Play $162.7K + App Store $405.2K a month
LIFETIME INSTALLS (GOOGLE)
264.3K
About 1.4K per month on average since launch
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • United States #36 News & Magazines (Play), #42 News (iOS)$568K · 100%
HOW SURE ARE WE
Lower confidence: this app ranks below the overall top 50 everywhere, where single estimates can be off 2 to 4 times. The range is wide on purpose. 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
n/a
AVG RATING
n/a
PRICE
Free
IN APP PURCHASES
₹170.00 - ₹6,100.00 per item
CONTAINS ADS
Yes
LAST UPDATE
6d ago
RELEASED
Sep 14, 2010
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
3 (was 3)
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · BOTH STORES EST
Show daily values
Sep 24, 2026$189.9K a month
Sep 25, 2026$186.7K a month
Sep 26, 2026$180.2K a month
Sep 27, 2026$180K a month
Sep 28, 2026$190K a month
Sep 29, 2026$199.2K a month
Sep 30, 2026$43.3K a month
Oct 1, 2026$43.6K a month
Oct 2, 2026$43.5K a month
Oct 3, 2026$43.6K a month
Oct 4, 2026$43.4K a month
Oct 5, 2026$43.4K a month
Oct 6, 2026$43.2K a month
Oct 7, 2026$43.4K a month
Oct 8, 2026$42.9K a month
Oct 9, 2026$42.8K a month
Oct 10, 2026$42.8K a month
Oct 11, 2026$42.4K a month
Oct 12, 2026$42.4K a month
Oct 13, 2026$443K a month
Oct 14, 2026$470K a month
Oct 15, 2026$189.1K a month
Oct 16, 2026$193.3K a month
Oct 17, 2026$193.3K a month
Oct 18, 2026$183.5K a month
Oct 19, 2026$178.3K a month
Oct 20, 2026$170.9K a month
Oct 21, 2026$568K a month
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 24, 2026: #33 News & Magazines · US. Now: #34 News & Magazines · US.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
₹170.00 - ₹6,100.00 per item
Google Play only shows the price range per item.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
0.8 reviews / week
  • Trendfalling
  • Recent reviews average2.6 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share57%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 4411 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the India Google Play, Sep 24, 2014 to Oct 15, 2026: 57% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Price and subscription16%

47 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Will probably cancel the subscription
★★★★★ the fact they have made every article subscription only ruined the app completely and turned me off completely!
★★★★★ Almost every article is behind a paywall now.
Crashes and freezes16%

45 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Doesn't load when opened.
★★★★★ I am trying to access my account, to renew my subscription, and the app freezes up.
★★★★★ Advertisement pop ups don't load and freeze the app making the paper unable to be read.
Bugs, things not working10%

29 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ your android app has a terrible bug where if notifications are not on a bar appears on the bottom of the screen to ask to turn them on.
★★★★★ Simple things like remembering font size doesn't work.
★★★★★ Almost 2 week since the last update that has bugs, which stops scrolling.
Worse after an update9%

26 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Where are their actual sports writers?Update the app sucks goodbye
★★★★★ UPDATE you have articles with pictures of different stories if I wanted to read that story I would have clicked on it.
★★★★★ Keeps crashing when asked to update articles read.
Login and account problems9%

25 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I am trying to access my account, to renew my subscription, and the app freezes up.
★★★★★ Am a Subscriber Cannot Sign In
★★★★★ Don't sign up for any free trails or discounts prices.
Too many ads7%

20 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ not sure why I have to pay to read all these ads.
★★★★★ Flooded with ads that cover the entire screen.
★★★★★ Ads are occasionally offensive and interfere with reading, causing articles to stutter as you scroll so you never know exactly where your at in the articles.
Wrong or poor results4%

11 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ This app is useless for local news.
★★★★★ What the heck is wrong with this app?
★★★★★ This makes it completely useless.
No customer support3%

10 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Also, under app support, there is no email or phone number listed to call....very hard to communicate
★★★★★ Terrible customer service!
★★★★★ Long time Detroiter, support the Free Press, however this app makes me miss physical paper, then there wouldn't be pop up ads chasing me as I scroll, so they have an ad free subscription?
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • but if you need a local paper, this is the only choice for not ultra conservative content... 1★, Feb 15, 2026
  • I wish it was easier to always be at the SWIPE mode. 4★, Nov 1, 2025
  • I wish news apps would get way better at creating customizations for the types of push notifications and were a lot more thoughtful about what someone would actually want a push notification for. 4★, Dec 24, 2024
  • I wish they would include the article authors name with the headline before the click. 5★, Dec 6, 2018
  • Really enjoy coverage of Detroit and state govt but wish they had a bit more news about Grand Rapids. 5★, Jun 20, 2018
  • Needs area to login for subscribers, not sign-up for service. 2★, Jun 10, 2018
  • I wish I could give each individual article a thumbs up or down. 1★, Jul 9, 2017
  • Not bad but would be nice if i could easily get the local detroit sport scores. 3★, Apr 19, 2017
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
track runner8pop ups5last update5won't open7cancel my subscription4keeps crashing4detroit marathon4behind paywall3news articles3while scrolling3crossword puzzle3customer service3
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Worth the money10%

19 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I enjoy reading The Free Press on my phone and tablet.
★★★★★ I've enjoyed the Free Press for over 75 years.
★★★★★ I love being able to access the Detroit Free Press as I sit down for breakfast.
Easy to use7%

12 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ easy to read highlight stickers, or click through to read/see print version of newspaper.
★★★★★ It's easy to use and easy to read.
★★★★★ User frendly ans easy to navigate.
Fun, addictive5%

9 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I enjoy reading The Free Press on my phone and tablet.
★★★★★ I've enjoyed the Free Press for over 75 years.
★★★★★ I really enjoy the newspaper, it's just too expensive.
Accurate, great results2%

3 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Great app for Detroit area news and works well.
★★★★★ I consider Detroit the compass city for our state and have always thought the Free Press covered the state with substance and quality.
★★★★★ The app works well and I especially like the ability to change it to dark mode.
Useful, it helps1%

2 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ It helps keep me up to date on everything happening everywhere!
★★★★★ Very useful and easy to use.

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, India Google Play.

★★★★★Oct 15, 2026

Hopeless. Will probably cancel the subscription

★★★★★Oct 2, 2026

I enjoy reading The Free Press on my phone and tablet. It's 10/03/26 and I still enjoy reading the Freep on my phone and tablet.

★★★★★Aug 13, 2026

the fact they have made every article subscription only ruined the app completely and turned me off completely! profit driven only now and don't care about anything but money! pathetic! deleting and will use the plethora of FREE websites and YouTube channels chronicling Detroit and Michigan based sports ONLY! Way to go in pushing away another customer!

★★★★★Jul 19, 2026

Almost every article is behind a paywall now. I can't even read about a public health scare without paying. What a joke!

★★★★★Jun 21, 2026

Done with this app. The app itself is pretty good, but now that OVER 90% of the articles are behind a paywall, I'm done. Freep already makes a profit from their current advertising. This is just a grab for more $$$.

★★★★★Jun 15, 2026

Most things are behind a paywall now. I'm done.

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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.

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What's new in 8.14.0

• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.

Store description

We're dedicated to our community – a mission carried out through impactful journalism at the Detroit Free Press. As journalists, we're vigilant, prepared to investigate wrongs, report on government activities, explore current issues, amplify local voices, and break news in Detroit. Notably, you'll receive unparalleled coverage of the Detroit Pistons, Lions, Tigers, and Redwings in Freep. We're Detroit's dependable storytellers, committed to serving our city. WHAT DRIVES US: Exclusively uncovering truths, exposing corruption, and amplifying marginalized voices across Michigan through investigative journalism. In-depth coverage of Michigan's auto industry, spotlighting Ford, GM, and Stellantis’ advancements and innovations in Michigan news. Comprehensive sports coverage, including the Lions, Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, and Michigan State, ensuring you don't miss any action in Michigan sports. Delve into culinary insights from Pulitzer finalist and James Beard winner Lyndsay C. Green. Engage more deeply with news and sports through our exclusive podcasts and start your day with our dedicated newsletters in Michigan news. APP HIGHLIGHTS: • Instant real-time breaking news alerts for Freep • Personalized feed on the all-new For You page, aligned with your Michigan interests • Dynamic podcasts hosted by those deeply rooted in our city's pulse, keeping you engaged with Detroit news • The eNewspaper, a digital replica of our print edition for s seamless news experience Stay Informed on Michigan Sports and Beyond: Discover comprehensive Detroit sports news, including updates on Detroit Pistons, Lions, Tigers, and Red Wings. Engage with our coverage of Motor City and beyond, appealing to sports enthusiasts and those fascinated by Detroit culture in Freep. Subscription Info: The Detroit Free Press app is available for free download, offering access to a selection of free articles each month. Subscriptions are charged to your Google Play account upon purchase confirmation, automatically renewing monthly or annually unless disabled in your Google Play account settings at least 24 hours before the current period concludes. For detailed information and customer service, consult "Subscription Support" within the app's Settings. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: • Privacy Policy: https://cm.freep.com/privacy/ • Terms of Service: https://cm.freep.com/terms/ • Help Center: https://help.freep.com

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