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The Economist: News & Analysis

by The Economist Newspaper Group Inc.

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Appeye score 81 out of 100, from 427 reviews (high confidence)

427 reviews analysed · 12 Dec 2024 – 1 Aug 2026 · scored 15 Sep 2026

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Based on 427 reviews from 12 Dec 2024 - 1 Aug 2026.

Overview

Appeye score
81/100high confidence
Category rank
#136 of 849News & Magazines
Reviews analysed
427Scored reviews from the Play Store.
Sentiment trend
FlatIts trend signals are holding steady.
App Store
4.9

182.2K ratings

Review sentiment

64
App nameThe Economist: News & Analysis
SellerThe Economist Newspaper Group Inc.
GenreNews
Version4.101.0
Content rating12+
Requires iOS17.6
Size124 MB
Released3 May 2018
Current version18 Aug 2026
View on App Store
Play Store
4.9

79.7K ratings · 1,000,000+ installs

Review sentiment

63

Star distribution

1★ 0.3% · 2★ 0.9% · 3★ 6.3% · 4★ 92.5% · 5★ 0%
App nameThe Economist - World News
DeveloperThe Economist Newspaper
GenreNews & Magazines
Version4.98.0
Content ratingTeen
ReleasedDec 2, 2019
Reviews on store1.7K
App description

The world is complex—and changing fast. The Economist app unlocks independent reporting and news analysis from correspondents across the globe. Offering articles, podcasts, short-form videos and more, our app is a simple way to make sense of big news on the go. In a constantly changing landscape, know which way is up with The Economist’s smart takes on the latest world news. What does The Economist report on? With expert journalists around the world, The Economist reports on US and world politics, economics, business, science, technology news 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 and analysis of the news, 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 decode daily news developments with The Economist app. Install intelligence in a few taps. It’s more than just a news app—decode daily news developments in the format that suits you. - Read global, fact-checked reporting and analysis of the news—daily - Listen to award-winning podcasts and audio news articles - Watch concise videos on important news topics Get access to trusted news reporting, wherever you are: - Download the weekly edition for offline reading—and listen with narrated articles - 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 daily and explore big topics deeply: - 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 ad-free podcasts on global issues and news events -

Score by store

Appeye's overall score out of 100, calculated separately for each store.

App Store
81/100
Play Store
80/100

from 427 reviews (high confidence)

Gap between stores: 1 points

Sentiment over time

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Monthly positive review share
0%50%100%46%50%Dec 2024Jul 2026

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Version history

  • App Store4.98.04.87★ · 182.2K ratings3 Aug 2026
  • Play Store4.98.04.88★ · 79.7K ratings2 Aug 2026

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