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Independent Digital News & Media Limited · News & Magazines · Brazil store
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$35.3K
Likely $11.8K to $106K
▲ 0.0% in 11 days
New ratings
Tracking
Daily counts start building from today
Rating
4.8 of 5
10.1K ratings in this store
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
$424K
Not ranked on App Store in tracked countries
LIFETIME INSTALLS (GOOGLE)
746K
About 4.2K per month on average since launch
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • United Kingdom #26 News & Magazines$35.3K · 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
10.1K
AVG RATING
4.75
PRICE
Free
IN APP PURCHASES
R$37.99 - R$899.99 per item
CONTAINS ADS
No
LAST UPDATE
34d ago
RELEASED
Jan 31, 2012
CONTENT RATING
All ages

Last 29 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
29 / 29
COUNTRIES NOW
1 (was 1)
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · BOTH STORES EST
Show daily values
Sep 24, 2026$47.2K a month
Sep 25, 2026$48.9K a month
Sep 26, 2026$93.5K a month
Sep 27, 2026$85.1K a month
Sep 28, 2026$50.4K a month
Sep 29, 2026$51K a month
Sep 30, 2026$47.5K a month
Oct 1, 2026$47.2K a month
Oct 2, 2026$40.8K a month
Oct 3, 2026$39.6K a month
Oct 4, 2026$40.4K a month
Oct 5, 2026$38.5K a month
Oct 6, 2026$42.3K a month
Oct 7, 2026$38.7K a month
Oct 8, 2026$35.1K a month
Oct 9, 2026$38K a month
Oct 10, 2026$35.3K a month
Oct 11, 2026$32.7K a month
Oct 12, 2026$28.8K a month
Oct 13, 2026$30K a month
Oct 14, 2026$29K a month
Oct 15, 2026$33.3K a month
Oct 16, 2026$32.7K a month
Oct 17, 2026$34.4K a month
Oct 18, 2026$33.5K a month
Oct 19, 2026$34.2K a month
Oct 20, 2026$34.9K a month
Oct 21, 2026$35.3K a month
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 24, 2026: #21 News & Magazines · GB. Now: #26 News & Magazines · GB.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
R$37.99 - R$899.99 per item
Google Play only shows the price range per item.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
1.6 reviews / week
  • Trendfalling
  • Recent reviews average2.4 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share61%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 2234 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RATING BREAKDOWN
9.8K ratings
5★76%
4★24%
3★0%
2★0%
1★0%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the Brazil Google Play, Sep 9, 2020 to Oct 16, 2026: 61% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

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

71 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ After 90 minutes of going round in square circles I tried to submit a help request 😕😔 cue more tearing out of hair 🤯 I used to have no problems with my Independent subscription - I have tried to subscribe through…
★★★★★ whatever you do unless you want a forced lifetime subscription to this app, do NOT subscribe.Edit.
★★★★★ Took out a new trial subscription on my Android phone, but still get constant pop-up messages asking me to take out a subscription.
Crashes and freezes23%

70 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Can't log in via app as menu won't open.
★★★★★ crashes repeatedly on android tablets.
★★★★★ I get a black screen and nothing else
Bugs, things not working13%

41 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Share doesn't work properly.
★★★★★ Most of the time it's a blank screen, sometimes a spinning timer, sometimes an "An unable to load content" error.
★★★★★ This app just doesn't work.
Login and account problems13%

38 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Great paper but rubbish app and I've paid for the ad free experience 🙄 keeps sending me to unsecured video links when I try and log in.
★★★★★ the independent sent me an email saying I had to update the app and sign in again.
★★★★★ asks me to update the app and then will not recognise the login.
Worse after an update9%

26 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ the independent sent me an email saying I had to update the app and sign in again.
★★★★★ asks me to update the app and then will not recognise the login.
★★★★★ On my Samsung tablet, since the latest update a few days back, the app just hangs in a browser type screen without loading anything.
Wrong or poor results6%

19 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Is there possibly a more useless app than this?
★★★★★ Perhaps you can suggest what I'm doing wrong?
★★★★★ Paid subscription, but still app is useless.
No customer support5%

15 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I'm trying to unsubscribe, the website tells me to unsubscribe from the app, the app tells me to unsubscribe from the website, I try to contact customer service but nobody is available.
★★★★★ customer service waiting on the line (last time 15mins before hanging up) I've blocked them for renewal.
★★★★★ Raised a support call but they don't seem to know what the problem is.
Slow, laggy, battery4%

11 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Slow to load and barely ever get access to the articles you want to read.
★★★★★ Most of the time I am greeted by a blank page or a spinning loading symbol.
★★★★★ On my Samsung tablet, since the latest update a few days back, the app just hangs in a browser type screen without loading anything.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • My mistake, should have switched auto renew off, but some flexibility could reasonably be expected. 1★, Jan 20, 2026
  • I just want to read the paper, I don't need all the bells and whistles. 2★, Feb 4, 2024
  • I wish I had spent my money on The Guardian instead. 1★, Aug 12, 2023
  • You need a better manager for sure! 2★, Jun 23, 2022
  • Please can you make a tablet version. 3★, Jun 14, 2022
  • Please give me old app back! 1★, Jun 9, 2022
  • Have a full subscription with the lndependant which should include premium but keeps crashing and then tells me l have no subscription and won't let me sign in, just very annoying l give up! 1★, Mar 1, 2022
  • I only wish there was an option to follow my favourite journalists, coupled with an alert when they post something. 4★, Jan 25, 2021
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
white screen13blank screen16won't open12black screen8android phone7blank white6keeps crashing6want to read5active subscription5old news4google pixel4android tablet4
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Easy to use5%

8 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Fantastic app , really nice design , very easy to navigate and use highly recommend
★★★★★ Easy to navigate, regularity updated, stable.
★★★★★ It's a personal preference as to which direction ones political persuasion sways, but as for the app: very easy to navigate and it does what it says on the tin
Accurate, great results4%

6 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Negative comments aside, the general quality of the journalism is very good; but unfortunately there is not enough of it.
★★★★★ Accurate and ahead of the game.
★★★★★ Works well most of time then for some reason will not download today's newspaper for a couple of days or more and then starts working again.
Worth the money3%

5 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Why no public comments but some on most articles on free app.?
★★★★★ Nice way to read the news, without ads making you try to keep up with them making the story continually jump all over the place, and a very generous amount of daily free articles.
★★★★★ I really appreciate the wide spread of news, features and entertainment - and so affordable!
Looks great2%

3 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Fantastic app , really nice design , very easy to navigate and use highly recommend
★★★★★ Jesus is beautiful you look great and greatest hottest God bless you all
★★★★★ This app has the user interface of a regular news site and is much cheaper than The Independent Daily Edition.
Great support1%

2 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Response from the customer service team was good to see
★★★★★ I'm not interested in premium perks like an audible subscription, I want the news with no ads and to support independent journalism.

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 16, 2026

everything is paid. free elsewhere

★★★★★Oct 13, 2026

I signed up for 6 months of membership. About 2 weeks later, it is saying I don't have an active membership. Also, one article described robbery as a petty crime. Robbery, obviously, meaning at least the threat of violence. Very strange indeed.

★★★★★Oct 10, 2026

I am having so much trouble with the independent app. After 90 minutes of going round in square circles I tried to submit a help request 😕😔 cue more tearing out of hair 🤯 I used to have no problems with my Independent subscription - I have tried to subscribe through the Playstore this time - but trying to sort it and get help seems impossible.

★★★★★Oct 5, 2026

I'm trying to unsubscribe, the website tells me to unsubscribe from the app, the app tells me to unsubscribe from the website, I try to contact customer service but nobody is available. when I signed up I was told I could unsubscribe any time no problem. but it's a lie. whatever you do unless you want a forced lifetime subscription to this app, do NOT subscribe.Edit. Over a week has gone by, no response from the independent & still subscribing against my will.

★★★★★Sep 29, 2026

Fantastic app , really nice design , very easy to navigate and use highly recommend

★★★★★Sep 26, 2026

Poxy thing won't open ! Great paper but rubbish app and I've paid for the ad free experience 🙄 keeps sending me to unsecured video links when I try and log in. customer service waiting on the line (last time 15mins before hanging up) I've blocked them for renewal.

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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 (The Independent: Breaking News).

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 3.1.8

Join a growing community of independent thinkers and get behind the headlines with unique analysis, exclusive access to our trusted journalists, and so much more. Choose Standard Access for fewer ads and core features, or go All Access for ad‑free reading, bonus content, priority events and the Daily Digital Newspaper.

Store description

THE INDEPENDENT APP. Our world faces a crisis of truth and trust, from AI deepfakes to misinformation and hidden agendas. Become an Independent Member and stand with us in the fight against distortion, division and dogma. You’ll join a growing community who value trusted journalism, diverse perspectives and the freedom to make up their own minds. Understand the stories behind the headlines, enjoy exclusive analysis, put your questions to our journalists, and so much more. Independent thinkers welcome. YOUR NEWS, YOUR WAY Customisable newsfeed - Follow the topics, issues and writers that matter most to you. 80% fewer ads - Enjoy a cleaner, faster experience across all articles. Choose All Access membership for a completely ad-free experience Commenting - Join the conversation directly in the app and see what other members are saying. Seamless access - Your membership works across app and web. PODCASTS, VIDEO & EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS Listen to Independent podcasts in the app or on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Watch interviews, explainers and behind‑the‑scenes reporting. All Access members unlock bonus episodes and extended interviews. PUZZLES TO UNWIND Challenge yourself with daily puzzles designed to keep your mind sharp. Crosswords Sudoku Word games Quick daily challenges MEMBER EVENTS & EXPERIENCES Go behind the headlines with live discussions, Q&As and special events featuring Independent journalists and expert guests. All Access members receive priority invitations and exclusive access. THE DAILY DIGITAL NEWSPAPER Wake up to your digital edition every morning. Browse the day’s stories in a familiar newspaper layout - available exclusively with All Access membership. Choose Standard Access or All Access membership in‑app and get behind the headlines with unique analysis, exclusive access to our trusted journalists, and so much more. Already an Independent Member? Log in with your existing membership credentials to continue reading across all devices. Click https://www.independent.co.uk/service/terms-and-conditions-subscriptions-a7357841.html to view our full T&Cs

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