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Revenue a month, worldwide EST
$4.6M
Likely $1.5M to $13.7M
▲ 361.2% in 11 days
New ratings
Tracking
Daily counts start building from today
Rating
4.0 of 5
701.8K ratings in this store
Countries it ranks in
26
was 26 on Oct 16, 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 / YEAR · WORLDWIDE
$55.3M
Google Play $2.7M + App Store $1.9M a month
LIFETIME INSTALLS (GOOGLE)
60.7M
About 371.9K per month on average since launch
WHERE IT EARNS · EST. / MONTH
  • Japan #4 News & Magazines (Play), #4 News (iOS)$4.3M · 93%
  • Singapore #33 News & Magazines (Play)$112.8K · 2%
  • South Africa #34 News & Magazines (Play)$54.9K · 1%
  • Saudi Arabia #33 News & Magazines (Play)$24.9K · 1%
  • India #33 News & Magazines (Play)$21.7K · 0%
  • Hong Kong #33 News & Magazines (Play)$11.5K · 0%
  • Indonesia #33 News & Magazines (Play)$10.7K · 0%
  • Mexico #35 News & Magazines (Play)$10.6K · 0%
16 more countries
  • Thailand #33 News & Magazines (Play)$10.2K · 0%
  • UAE #33 News & Magazines (Play)$4.8K · 0%
  • Pakistan #33 News & Magazines (Play)$4.6K · 0%
  • Nigeria #33 News & Magazines (Play)$4.3K · 0%
  • Vietnam #33 News & Magazines (Play)$4.2K · 0%
  • Philippines #33 News & Magazines (Play)$3.6K · 0%
  • Argentina #33 News & Magazines (Play)$3.6K · 0%
  • New Zealand #34 News & Magazines (Play)$3.5K · 0%
  • Kuwait #33 News & Magazines (Play)$2.7K · 0%
  • Israel #33 News & Magazines (Play)$2.6K · 0%
  • Bangladesh #33 News & Magazines (Play)$1.9K · 0%
  • Colombia #33 News & Magazines (Play)$1.8K · 0%
  • Egypt #33 News & Magazines (Play)$1.6K · 0%
  • Chile #33 News & Magazines (Play)$1.6K · 0%
  • Qatar #33 News & Magazines (Play)$1.1K · 0%
  • Kazakhstan #31 News & Magazines (Play)$842 · 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
701.8K
AVG RATING
4.04
PRICE
Free
IN APP PURCHASES
No
CONTAINS ADS
Yes
LAST UPDATE
8d ago
RELEASED
Mar 26, 2013
CONTENT RATING
USK: Ages 6+

Last 30 days

From our daily snapshots of every grossing chart.

DAYS IN A GROSSING CHART
30 / 30
COUNTRIES NOW
26 (was 8)
EST. REVENUE A MONTH, DAILY · BOTH STORES EST
Show daily values
Sep 24, 2026$948.9K a month
Sep 25, 2026$952.2K a month
Sep 26, 2026$948.9K a month
Sep 27, 2026$959.4K a month
Sep 28, 2026$951.9K a month
Sep 29, 2026$966.7K a month
Sep 30, 2026$966.7K a month
Oct 1, 2026$968.6K a month
Oct 2, 2026$968.6K a month
Oct 3, 2026$990.6K a month
Oct 4, 2026$985.8K a month
Oct 5, 2026$992K a month
Oct 6, 2026$989.4K a month
Oct 7, 2026$990.3K a month
Oct 8, 2026$992.8K a month
Oct 9, 2026$997.1K a month
Oct 10, 2026$999.8K a month
Oct 11, 2026$4.7M a month
Oct 12, 2026$4.7M a month
Oct 13, 2026$4.5M a month
Oct 14, 2026$4.6M a month
Oct 15, 2026$2.4M a month
Oct 16, 2026$2.3M a month
Oct 17, 2026$2.3M a month
Oct 18, 2026$2.4M a month
Oct 19, 2026$2.5M a month
Oct 20, 2026$2.7M a month
Oct 21, 2026$4.6M 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: #4 News & Magazines · JP. Now: #4 News & Magazines · JP.

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
41 reviews / week
  • Trendsteady
  • Recent reviews average3.2 stars
  • Recent 1 and 2 star share40%
From the latest 500 written reviews, covering 85 days. The store only returns this many, so this is the most recent slice.
RATING BREAKDOWN
693.2K ratings
5★56%
4★21%
3★5%
2★7%
1★11%

What users want

From the latest 500 reviews on the Germany Google Play, Jul 30, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026: 40% are 1 or 2 stars. Open a theme to read what people wrote.

WHAT THEY COMPLAIN ABOUT · SHARE OF BAD REVIEWS
Too many ads21%

43 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Ads that lock you out of phone!
★★★★★ This was a mostly decent app, but the new ads, one every 5 or so headlines, most repeating over and over, have made it painful to use.
★★★★★ The new FULL PAGE POP-UP ADS FOR BS Tic-Crock content are INTRUSIVE AND UNWELCOME!
Crashes and freezes15%

30 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Constant overheating, EXTREME data usage and freezing up now prevent my enjoyment of this app.
★★★★★ Not sure what's happening but the app's not right for a while, it used to be my favorite news app about the stories won't load completely.
★★★★★ app crashes all the time.
Wrong or poor results8%

17 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ So not only do you have timed adds, every third article is and add, embedded adds inside each article, but now this add for Monopoly Go that of you breath wrong opens.
★★★★★ useless app 😑 freecash app not complete any offers
★★★★★ can't remove the fake news channels with betrayal reporters (side with socialists/communists but betraying hard working americans, like CNN, MSNBC, political, etc.
Worse after an update7%

15 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ This update as of 10-20-2026.
★★★★★ Ever since the new update, I can only view three pages, and then it kicks me out the app.
★★★★★ UPDATE: DON'T FALL FOR THEIR FREE GIFTCARD from points for using the app.
Bugs, things not working6%

13 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ I have to agree with other reviews, way too many updates.....I question whether they are extracting user data because they always say it's to fix bugs.
★★★★★ It would be a good app if it didnt freeze up my phone everytime im in the middle of an article..The article itself is also delayed where i cant smoothly read it..It keeps freezing up as i scroll down and then…
★★★★★ Just too many bugs n crashes.
Price and subscription6%

13 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ however, after I tried redeeming those "points" into a Google play gift card, I found out that those reward points are a scam.
★★★★★ Downloaded solely for the points/money earning system.
★★★★★ u can make money reading!!
Lost data, sync, backup5%

10 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Be careful when you select to redeem, your points are gone but not able to select vendor.
★★★★★ It is not clear what the bias is yet, like CBS and CNN it may be political or it's just slop the entire site has lost credibility, interest, quality, value.
★★★★★ I've lost so many points and I have no idea why.
Slow, laggy, battery3%

6 of the 1 and 2 star reviews.

★★★★★ Program crashes without warning and sucks up your battery power.
★★★★★ Locked up my phone and crashed my UI everytime I open an article, usually it seems because it is constantly loading ads.
★★★★★ Can't read a full article without it shutting down it's been garbage for last couple of updates and took away the silencing stupid auto play adds it's still working poorly very slow and glitchy
WHAT THEY ASK FOR
  • I like the rewards and story selection is decent, though I wish the ads between every three articles were a little more visually distinct so as to not mistake them for real news articles, and that there was a feature… 4★, Oct 21, 2026
  • I get they need ads, but don't hold my tablet hostage, even for a few seconds. 2★, Oct 13, 2026
  • MY MY DO YOU REALLY NEED A WOMAN ADVERTISING YOUR APP SNAPPING HER FINGERS! 1★, Oct 5, 2026
  • FEATURE REQUEST: A setting allowing me to stop the initial refresh and only refresh manually or at an interval I choose. 3★, Oct 2, 2026
  • I read multiple articles and had everything set up correctly and didn't receive credit for anything like it says I should have. 1★, Sep 23, 2026
  • Wish it was fixed because I like this better than others but have started using Google news as it doesn't lock up! 3★, Sep 23, 2026
  • 9/19 Please add a font LARGER than Large! 1★, Sep 21, 2026
  • I just wish it would get the hint about the disgusting and inappropriate chumbait ads it keeps putting on my feed. 3★, Sep 8, 2026
WORDS THAT KEEP COMING UP IN BAD REVIEWS
full page4reading an article4full screen4gift card5fake news5news articles6balanced news3click bait3another news3news feed3last update3
WHAT THEY LOVE · SHARE OF GOOD REVIEWS
Fun, addictive7%

17 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ I really enjoy the multiple news agencies, giving me a broad evaluation, great job!
★★★★★ enjoy the depth of stories.
★★★★★ I dont like to read so this is surprising to me buttttttttt I am really enjoying this to the full I have read more now then ever
Easy to use5%

13 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Easy to look at and follow
★★★★★ Useful, informative, easy to navigate app.
★★★★★ It's easy to access as many news stories from dozens of sources as one wants.
Worth the money2%

6 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ All my fave topics & sources from all over the country & the world, & many that *arent* " faves", so I can gain perspectives on other viewpoints as well; a well-rounded " trip around the world" in all relevant topics,…
★★★★★ Depending on one's free time and interests, it's possible to enjoy news and information regarding all subjects and people from tens of different reliable sources.
★★★★★ also, they are very honorable with their rewards.And I am amazed for such a good thing to be for free.
Accurate, great results1%

3 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ article quality is basic but overall informative and interesting.
★★★★★ good news stories with accurate details
★★★★★ The app works well for me but my previously read articles from July have been missing from Recently Read everyday when I checked on my profile, it said it's experiencing a connection error due to a weak network signal…
Useful, it helps1%

2 of the 4 and 5 star reviews.

★★★★★ Useful, informative, easy to navigate app.
★★★★★ This app is easy to navigate, has wide-ranging topics and helps keep me informed.

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, Germany Google Play.

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026

good overview of daily news

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026

This is the best alternative to Google Discover I've tried yet, which I got tired of because Google doesn't support it on Chromebook or desktop. I like the rewards and story selection is decent, though I wish the ads between every three articles were a little more visually distinct so as to not mistake them for real news articles, and that there was a feature to save/bookmark articles to come back to read later. I've been using this in combination with Instapaper & Raindrop.io to save articles.

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026

Thanks for ruining my previously favorite news app. Constant overheating, EXTREME data usage and freezing up now prevent my enjoyment of this app. Guaranteed - you will regret installing the latest versions. They have totally ruined what was once a solid, balanced news app. Bye bye.

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026

I really enjoy the multiple news agencies, giving me a broad evaluation, great job!

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026

Ads that lock you out of phone! Horrible. you'll regret.

★★★★★Oct 21, 2026

This was a mostly decent app, but the new ads, one every 5 or so headlines, most repeating over and over, have made it painful to use.

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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.

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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 VARY

- Performance improvements and bug fixes to enhance your reading experience.

Store description

We combine the best of quality journalism with expert curation to help you stay informed—and feel good while doing it. With quality articles from trustworthy publishers, you can easily curate your feed based on the topics that interest you most. Discover top news from premium publishers in one app: Bloomberg, The Atlantic, USA Today, TIME, The Huffington Post, Bleacher Report, Quartz, The Verge, LAT, VOX, AP, Reuters, Buzzfeed, Fast Company. SmartNews rewards you for staying up to date and informed. Earn points every day by reading articles and exchange them for gift cards from your favorite brands or donations to charities you support. Rewards -Earn points for reading articles and completing daily reading missions. -Redeem those points for gift cards from your favorite retail brands or for donations to charities you care about. Local -Get informative stories from premium publishers based on your location. -See the latest local news on government, traffic, weather, politics, school boards, and more. -Read news about local cultural events, hidden gems, restaurants, family-friendly activities, and your summer farmer’s market. Travel -Discover the best spots wherever you go with location-based news and updates. -Learn about top travel tips from your favorite publishers. -Plan your next vacation with trending news on the best destinations, travel hacks, and flight deals before you depart. Politics - Get prepared for the elections, polls, and debates with stories across the political spectrum from Democrat to Republican. - Understand candidates, ballot measures, debates, results, and city council elections near you. -Find voter information, campaign finance stories, verified election reports, and expert election analysis you can trust. Quality -We partner with thousands of trusted publishers for premium, balanced news. -Our award-winning journalists validate content to ensure it meets our high-quality standards. Entertainment -Discover top movies or TV shows with your favorite actors. -Follow entertainment topics so you never miss a story. Sports -Get daily articles highlighting the latest games, teams, players, and sporting events. -Set notifications for your favorite teams. -See breaking news about football, basketball, golf, tennis, soccer, and more. Health -Discover the healthcare news that impacts you all in one free app. -See what experts say about wellness, aging, and mental health from top publishers. -Follow stories about pain relief updates, exercise trends, and home remedies. *** SMARTNEWS IN THE PRESS “Browse headlines quickly, customize your channels, and read the news offline. SmartNews is an excellent free alternative to other popular news apps.” - CNET *** AWARDS Winner of the 2025 May Award Contest - Best Mobile App Best Mobile App Awards Best Local News App, 2024 (US) Bestapp Best News Aggregator, 2023 (US) Lifewire Best News App, 2023 (US) AndroidCentral *** REVIEWS “Better than Feedly or Flipboard. Love it!” Joe C. “Much better than the new version of Apple News.” - Donald B. “Been using Google News, but this is better. Much easier to share.” Nikki H. *** Terms of Service The SmartNews Terms of Service are linked below. Please read and confirm these terms before using our services. https://www.smartnews.com/terms/ Rewards Disclaimer You must be a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia The Program may be offered only in certain geographic regions in the United States and may not be available in all jurisdictions. SmartNews may limit, restrict, suspend, or discontinue Program availability, in whole or in part, at any time and in its sole discretion. The merchants represented are not sponsors of the rewards or otherwise affiliated with SmartNews. The logos and other identifying marks attached are trademarks of and owned by each represented company and/or its affiliates. Please visit each company's website for additional terms and conditions.

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