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South China Morning Post

SCMP Publishers Limited · News & Magazines · Brazil store
NOT IN TOP 100 HERE
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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$262.7K
Likely $87.6K to $788.2K
▲ 515.4% in 27 days
New ratings
Tracking
Daily counts start building from today
Rating
4.3 of 5
6.4K ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
39
was 39 on Oct 15, 2026

Revenue

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

EST. REVENUE / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$3.2M
No App Store version found
LIFETIME INSTALLS (GOOGLE)
951.7K
About 5.9K per month on average since launch
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • Hong Kong #79 apps$72.7K · 28%
  • Singapore #69 News & Magazines$62.4K · 24%
  • Switzerland #72 News & Magazines$31.7K · 12%
  • South Africa #70 News & Magazines$29.4K · 11%
  • Saudi Arabia #69 News & Magazines$11.9K · 5%
  • Turkey #69 News & Magazines$6.6K · 3%
  • Mexico #71 News & Magazines$5.2K · 2%
  • Indonesia #69 News & Magazines$5.1K · 2%
29 more countries
  • Thailand #69 News & Magazines$4.9K · 2%
  • Ireland #73 News & Magazines$3.5K · 1%
  • UAE #69 News & Magazines$2.3K · 1%
  • Pakistan #69 News & Magazines$2.2K · 1%
  • Nigeria #69 News & Magazines$2.1K · 1%
  • Vietnam #69 News & Magazines$2K · 1%
  • Philippines #69 News & Magazines$1.7K · 1%
  • Argentina #69 News & Magazines$1.7K · 1%
  • New Zealand #71 News & Magazines$1.7K · 1%
  • Netherlands #75 News & Magazines$1.6K · 1%
  • Poland #71 News & Magazines$1.4K · 1%
  • Kuwait #69 News & Magazines$1.3K · 0%
  • Israel #70 News & Magazines$1.2K · 0%
  • Bangladesh #69 News & Magazines$924 · 0%
  • Finland #74 News & Magazines$904 · 0%
  • Colombia #69 News & Magazines$879 · 0%
  • Egypt #69 News & Magazines$770 · 0%
  • Chile #69 News & Magazines$752 · 0%
  • Belgium #74 News & Magazines$695 · 0%
  • Norway #71 News & Magazines$656 · 0%
  • Ukraine #68 News & Magazines$630 · 0%
  • Romania #69 News & Magazines$555 · 0%
  • Portugal #72 News & Magazines$554 · 0%
  • Qatar #69 News & Magazines$520 · 0%
  • Czechia #69 News & Magazines$514 · 0%
  • Austria #75 News & Magazines$483 · 0%
  • Denmark #71 News & Magazines$465 · 0%
  • Greece #74 News & Magazines$431 · 0%
  • Kazakhstan #67 News & Magazines$389 · 0%
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
6.4K
AVG RATING
4.30
PRICE
Free
IN APP PURCHASES
R$4.59 - R$1,999.99 per item
CONTAINS ADS
Yes
LAST UPDATE
15d ago
RELEASED
May 27, 2013
CONTENT RATING
All ages

Last 29 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
29 / 29
COUNTRIES NOW
39 (was 8)
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · GOOGLE PLAY EST
Show daily values
Sep 24, 2026$42.7K a month
Sep 25, 2026$45.2K a month
Sep 26, 2026$41.8K a month
Sep 27, 2026$41.1K a month
Sep 28, 2026$50.6K a month
Sep 29, 2026$44.7K a month
Sep 30, 2026$40.8K a month
Oct 1, 2026$41K a month
Oct 2, 2026$44.9K a month
Oct 3, 2026$43.3K a month
Oct 4, 2026$38.8K a month
Oct 5, 2026$40.3K a month
Oct 6, 2026$41.1K a month
Oct 7, 2026$40.2K a month
Oct 8, 2026$39.2K a month
Oct 9, 2026$40.4K a month
Oct 10, 2026$356.1K a month
Oct 11, 2026$253.3K a month
Oct 12, 2026$249.5K a month
Oct 13, 2026$208.5K a month
Oct 14, 2026$198.4K a month
Oct 15, 2026$111.5K a month
Oct 16, 2026$107.7K a month
Oct 17, 2026$109.5K a month
Oct 18, 2026$241.5K a month
Oct 19, 2026$291.1K a month
Oct 20, 2026$248.4K a month
Oct 21, 2026$262.7K a month
Oct 22, 2026not in a grossing chart
The same estimate as the headline, saved every day. Best rank Sep 24, 2026: #71 News & Magazines · SA. Now: #78 apps · HK.

Money and momentum

Measured from the store, not estimated.

WHAT IT CHARGES
R$4.59 - R$1,999.99 per item
Google Play only shows the price range per item.
REVIEW MOMENTUM
1.5 reviews / week
  • Trendfalling
  • Recent reviews average3.1 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share42%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 2301 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RATING BREAKDOWN
6K ratings
5★73%
4★13%
3★0%
2★3%
1★10%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the Brazil Google Play, Jul 4, 2020 to Sep 23, 2026: 42% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Price and subscription36%

75 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Already paid subscription but app doe not enable it if using over VPN (this is a bummer as sometimes you need to use VPN on your device when travelling and for security/privacy).
★★★★★ They hide the cancellation process and charge your card without notice.
★★★★★ Very unpleasant and I'm seriously thinking not to renew my subscription because of this.
Too many ads26%

54 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Riddled with advertisements that behave like landmines..
★★★★★ Unethical method to how they handle ads, just scrolling past with your finger triggers it.
★★★★★ this app throws tantrums whenever it detects its ads are being blocked, by constantly trying to launch some website when I'm in the middle reading an article.
Login and account problems9%

19 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I did not sign up to your news from China!
★★★★★ The only app on my phone (besides banking) that needs me to log in every day....Just super frustrating.
★★★★★ I can assign in my account in this app But I can do it Through the internet
Worse after an update5%

11 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ The App required me to update but when i click thru to app store, It tells me to open App.
★★★★★ No text to speech function, not so much video options, not so updated in terms of technology offering compare with other technology platforms available such as YouTube.
★★★★★ Not Working Now,Even Though I Updated☹️
Bugs, things not working5%

10 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Widget doesn't work/refresh.
★★★★★ Not Working Now,Even Though I Updated☹️
★★★★★ a simple news app should not have so many bugs.
Limits, credits, locked features4%

9 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ you have to pay to read it
★★★★★ Many articles are either locked behind a paywall or requiring OAuth login; now I don't have a problem with the former, but the latter is annoying cause why do I need an account sign-in just to read some articles?
★★★★★ Also I think it's a shame for scmp that you need to pay for the service and still get ads all over the app.
Crashes and freezes4%

8 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ app keeps crashing under different WiFi and mobile connections
★★★★★ Everytime I clicked on an article the app crashed.
★★★★★ Constantly freezes and need to reinstall.
Lost data, sync, backup4%

8 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Let me remind all of you yet again leave the entire public alone we have had enough, another disgraceful performance If you can't do your job properly you are gone for good
★★★★★ Why has the letters section disappeared?
★★★★★ I have deleted all my recent installed apps but it still doesn't solve the issue.
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • A dark mode and other personalised settings such as font size change and removing the blue arrow for sharing would be nice additions. 5★, Mar 4, 2026
  • Wish it has a better layout and more news coverage of the ASEAN and south Asia region. 4★, Dec 11, 2025
  • Many articles are either locked behind a paywall or requiring OAuth login; now I don't have a problem with the former, but the latter is annoying cause why do I need an account sign-in just to read some articles? 2★, Oct 26, 2023
  • This app should have a dark mode by now. 4★, Jun 20, 2022
  • Well presented but need more factual scrutiny. 4★, Apr 3, 2021
  • I have no idea how much pay 10 dollar app fee one month kindly way send me Please give me solution,,, first time watch explore knowledge , education visited many country , culture belongs medical class family and… 5★, Feb 3, 2021
  • I wish the "What's new" told me that it would move me from unlimited access to 3 ARTICLES A MONTH! 2★, Dec 28, 2020
  • I wish I could stop this awful subscription and get my $ back! 1★, Dec 10, 2020
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
paid subscription6year subscription4want to read4expensive subscription4keeps logging3few days3reading articles3news elsewhere3subscription service3hong kong5user experience3read news3
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Accurate, great results4%

9 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Relevant accurate and timely news.
★★★★★ Very reliable and accurate source of news and information on Asia and the world in general.
★★★★★ SCMP is a very accurate and generous digital news website online.
Easy to use2%

5 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ User friendly app, makes effort to incorporate different viewpoints and opinion in their app.
★★★★★ it's a easy UI so too retrieve Relevant stories happening now.
★★★★★ I am a honest man very simple and proud.
Worth the money2%

4 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I believe the small subscription fee is well worth it.
★★★★★ I have paid for subscription, it is well worth it.
★★★★★ If you want to fully understand this Newspaper you have to subscribe, but there are free alerts
Fast1%

3 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ fast and updated news report, some good insight analysis, information otherwise you won't get from other western media
★★★★★ SCMP is reliable and quick source for current affairs specially news and closely monitoring for curren affairs.
Fun, addictive1%

3 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Extensive and insightful, enjoy using this app!
★★★★★ I enjoyed my time with this app.
★★★★★ Enjoy reading your perspective...

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.

★★★★★Sep 23, 2026

fast and updated news report, some good insight analysis, information otherwise you won't get from other western media

★★★★★Sep 23, 2026

Version 7.2.5. Already paid subscription but app doe not enable it if using over VPN (this is a bummer as sometimes you need to use VPN on your device when travelling and for security/privacy). It also has AGGRESSIVE AD placements in EACH and EVERY news tab and article. Especially annoying are those that triggers and open a browser redirect to the vendor website just from scrolling and inadvertently hitting upon an ad. Believe the developers have done this intentionally for the ad revenue!

★★★★★Sep 14, 2026

you have to pay to read it

★★★★★Sep 14, 2026

nil

★★★★★Sep 12, 2026

THE BEST

★★★★★Aug 5, 2026

A good read to broaden horizons

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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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What's new in 7.2.5

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Store description

The South China Morning Post (SCMP) has been the most authoritative voice reporting on China and Asia for more than a century. As Hong Kong’s English-language newspaper of record, our international team of Asia experts, reporters, journalists, photographers and filmmakers are dedicated to providing breaking news and analysis from Hong Kong, China and beyond. Our unique home base of Hong Kong allows us to have in-depth understanding of the China story from an insider’s perspective, while enjoying a high level of press freedom and independence granted by the city’s special constitutional principle of “One country, two systems”. Today, our dedication to representing the region with our editorial motto, “truth and fairness” is more relevant than ever before. Our new app is our biggest app update ever. The update lets you explore curated content tailored to your news interests with My News, and informs you on the stories that matter to you with the redesigned top menu that allows you customise your reading preferences. AWARD-WINNING JOURNALISM Download the South China Morning Post app and receive instant access to the SCMP’s award-winning journalism including coverage of the latest breaking news, both regionally and globally, including: US-China trade war and tech war, Trump vs Xi Jinping, the Hong Kong National Security law, Hong Kong protests and electoral changes, China military, South China Sea news, China’s relations with the EU, India and Australia, health and wellness, fashion and lifestyle updates, climate change and much much more. KEY FEATURES Breaking news alerts, tailored to your interests, including exclusives, explainers, live coverage and developing stories Focus View, a personalised content discovery feature that keeps you informed on what matters to you Article bookmarking to save your favourite features and articles Follow your favourite topic/author with myNEWS and get five daily stories curated for you, plus a personalised feed of our most popular content Customisable bottom navigation, so you can add, remove and rearrange your favourite sections with ease Tailored top menu for seamless browsing of your preferred topics CONTENT AND COVERAGE Keep informed with the latest Hong Kong and China headlines, opinion pieces, plus stories from the rest of the world Full access to all SCMP content, including publications such as Post Magazine, This Week in Asia and Style Full access to SCMP’s award-winning journalism including Hong Kong news, China news, Asia news, Business, Politics, Economy, Lifestyle, Tech, Health, and Sports Wide-range of regional topics from our Asia experts including North Korea, South China Sea tensions, China’s Economy, Belt and Road, K-pop, as-well-as a spotlight on China’s tech-giants such as Tencent, Baidu, Bytedance, and Alibaba, Huawei and Xiaomi Explore new ways to discover our insightful, unique content and current issues with SCMP Films, SCMP Spotlight and SCMP Podcasts, plus video, infographics, pictures and special reports TERMS OF USE All content in the South China Morning Post is copyright South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd 2020. All rights reserved. Terms of use and privacy policy apply when accessing content via the South China Morning Post app. Privacy policy: https://www.scmp.com/privacy-policy Terms and conditions: https://www.scmp.com/terms-conditions Feedback and Enquiries: If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at support@scmp.com or (852) 2565 9388. Your feedback is important to us. If you have any suggestions for how we can improve the app please email us. Support: The app has been designed to run on Android OS versions 10 and above.

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