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The Economist - News, Podcasts
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ASO score
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42/100
Reviews
60/100
Graphic
40/100
Other
0/100
App Rating
4.7
Votes
8.19M
App Age
6y
Last Update
Nov 27, 2025
iAP
$5.9 - 499
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Installs
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2.4M
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41.5M
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-94%
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Rating
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4.67
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4.21
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+11%
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Number of Ratings (Voted)
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6.7M
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44.5M
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-85%
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App Age
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6y 0m
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12y 1m
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In-app Purchases Price
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$145
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$105
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+39
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Update Frequency
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16d
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149d
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Title Length
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30
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24
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Short Description Length
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66
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55
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2 350
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1 961
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Number of Screenshots
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2096
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1449
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+45
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Has Video?
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No
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0% has videos
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0MB
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0MB
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2.4M
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Fact checked, data driven, unbiased journalism covering daily news
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The world is complex—and changing fast. The Economist app unlocks independent reporting and analysis from correspondents across the globe. Offering articles, podcasts, short-form videos and more, our app is a simple way to understand big news developments and why they matter, on the go.
What does The Economist report on?
With expert journalists around the world, The Economist reports on politics, economics, business, science, technology and more. We go beyond the headlines, connecting the dots to explain the news today and implications for tomorrow.
Why choose The Economist app?
Get unlimited access to The Economist’s trusted, fact-checked reporting wherever you are. Our app gives you daily updates on the most important news stories shaping our world. Slightly irreverent and always sharp, our reporting has been forward-looking since 1843—and now it’s even easier to explore. Install intelligence in a few taps.
- Read global, fact-checked reporting on the news—daily
- Listen to award-winning podcasts and audio news articles
- Watch concise video clips to stay informed
Get access to trusted news reporting, wherever you are:
- Download the weekly edition for offline reading
- Bookmark news articles to read later
- Listen to articles and podcasts to keep up with news stories on the go
Stay ahead on news stories, quickly:
- Enjoy early access to The Economist’s weekly edition, ahead of print delivery
- Catch up quickly with The World in Brief for short news updates
- Explore short videos that distill big news topics
Listen to crucial reporting on news topics:
- Get award-winning podcasts on global issues and news events
- Go hands-free with professionally narrated articles
- Create an audio queue for a custom playlist of news analysis
Play news games to test your knowledge:
- Mini crossword: The Economist’s wordplay puzzle
- Dateline history quiz: guess when news extracts were published in The Economist
- Pint-sized news quiz: have you been following the news headlines?
Enjoy additional features:
- Give news articles to friends and family
- Read easily with adjustable text size
- Toggle dark mode
Full terms of use: https://www.economist.com/legal/terms-of-use
Our privacy policy: https://www.economist.com/privacy
Download The Economist app now for trusted reporting on the news and global issues.}
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| Rating: | |
| Voted: | 8.19M |
| Google Play Link: | |
| Website: | |
| Email: | |
| Privacy Policy: | |
| Categories: | News & Magazines |
| Size: | - |
| iAP: | 5.9 - 499 $ |
| Installs: | 2.36M |
| App Age: | 6 years |
| Release Date: | Dec 02, 2019 |
| Last Update: | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Version: | 4.64.0 |
Version history
4.64.0
Nov 27, 2025
Short videos now include a scrub bar, giving you more control and smoother navigation.
4.63.0
Nov 21, 2025
This release brings a fresh way to share The Economist with others; subscription gifting is now live for US readers! We'll be exploring rolling this out to other regions in the future.<br><br>Behind the scenes, we’ve made improvements that are designed to keep your experience more seamless than ever.<br><br>Thank you, as always, for reading and listening.