Consumer Reports Downloads & RevenueConsumer Reports · App Store & Google Play
Consumer Reports gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Consumer Reports by Consumer Reports is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 19 events
- ✏️Consumer Reports added hidden keywords: reviewiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- ✏️Consumer Reports added hidden keywords: recommendationsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦Consumer Reports: now updating weeklyiOS4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- 📦Consumer Reports updated to version 5.23.0iOS- Home was re-designed to be more modern and dynamic.
- Get recall information from AskCR.
- Bug fixes and minor improvements. - 📦Consumer Reports updated to version 5.23.0-1276Android- Home was re-designed to be more modern and dynamic.
- Get recall information from AskCR.
- Bug fixes and minor improvements. - ✏️Consumer Reports: description updatediOS· US, CA
- ✏️Consumer Reports: description updatedAndroid· US
- ✏️Consumer Reports: short description updatedAndroid· US
- 📦Consumer Reports updated to version 5.22.0iOS• Bug fixes and minor improvements.
- 📦Consumer Reports updated to version 5.22.0-1258Android• Bug fixes and minor improvements.
- 📦Consumer Reports updated to version 5.21.0iOS• Bug fixes and minor improvements.
- 📈Consumer Reports entered the top 10iOSTop Grossing · Shopping · CA
- 🆕Consumer Reports first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited States
- 🆕Consumer Reports first spotted by AppInsideriOS#6 in Top Grossing · Shopping · United States
- 📦Consumer Reports updated to version 5.21.0-1241Android• Bug fixes and minor improvements.
- 📦Consumer Reports version 5.20.1iOSNo release notes
- 📦Consumer Reports version 5.20.1-1234Android• Bug fixes and minor improvements.
- 🆕Consumer Reports released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕Consumer Reports released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Shopping GrossingConsumer Reports at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-11. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A shopping assistant app that provides independent product ratings, comparisons, and buying advice from Consumer Reports to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions. The app is currently ranking #5 in CA Shopping Grossing and #7 in US Shopping Grossing, indicating strong monetization performance within the shopping category despite being free to download.
Similar apps: Yelp, Amazon Shopping, Goodreads
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Consumer Reports’s App Store privacy label declares 3 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 3 linked to your identity and 5 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v3.6.0.9.42, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Consumer Reports downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 10+ | – |
| Google Play | 100+ | 500k+ Measured |
| Total | 100+ Confidence | 500k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Consumer Reports's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: Subscription-led
How Consumer Reports makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | CR Yearly Subscription subscription | |
| 2 | CR Monthly Subscription subscription |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #5 Shopping Grossing | 2 of 30 countries | – | #7 |
| Google Play | #8 Shopping Grossing | 1 of 23 countries | – | #8 |
Full chart lists: App Store · Google Play.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.8 ★ | 64k |
| Google Play | 3.2 ★ | 4.6k 1.6k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.7 ★ weighted by ratings | 69k |
What users say about Consumer Reports
From the 55 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report the app is frequently broken, crashing on launch or displaying error messages that prevent access to content. Many subscribers express frustration with poor iPad compatibility, limited search functionality, and a shift toward AI chatbots that provide inaccurate or incomplete information.
Mostly negative (2% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs.
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “I’ve been a subscriber for years”
- Crashes & bugs: “Two stars for the app not crashing”
- Login & account: “I cannot use the app or sign in on the app”
- Updates: “Last update killed the app”
About Consumer Reports
Whether you're looking for your next car, replacing an appliance, searching for the best products for your home, or just curious about what's worth buying, the Consumer Reports app makes it easier to shop confidently.
Discover what's worth buying
Explore Product Collections
Discover trending products and expert-curated collections designed to help you find your next great buy.
Watch the latest from CR
Get useful shopping advice and consumer insights right in your feed, with videos covering products, CR testing, important consumer issues, and more.
Find deals and ways to save
Discover deals and discounts on products worth considering, plus tools like Best Time to Buy that can help you decide when it's worth making a purchase.
Research, compare, and shop
AskCR
Ask questions and get answers backed by Consumer Reports' trusted expertise. Use AskCR to research products and cars, compare your options, narrow down your choices, and find the right product for your needs.
Ratings & Reviews
Access CR ratings and reviews for thousands of products, cars, and services based on independent testing, research, and consumer surveys.
Image Scan
Shopping in a store? Scan a barcode or take a photo of a product to quickly find CR ratings and information, compare your options, and make a more informed decision on the spot.
Product Comparisons
Compare products and cars side by side to see how your options stack up, and find the best choice for you.
Buying Guides
Get expert guidance on what to consider before you buy, from major appliances and electronics to cars and everyday products.
Save Your Favorites
Save products and comparisons so you can easily come back to them when you're ready to make a decision.
Get even more from Membership
Consumer Reports members get full access to features including:
• Unlimited AskCR conversations
• Ratings and reviews for thousands of products and services
• CR Recommended products
• Image Scan
• Exclusive member deals and discounts
• Best Time to Buy
• Additional member benefits and exclusive partnerships
• Extra savings with Bill Negotiator
Not a member yet? Consumer Reports is free to download, with access to select features including Buying Guides, Bill Negotiator, Product Collections, videos, and limited access to AskCR. You can join Consumer Reports directly through the app to unlock the full experience.
Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization that works side by side with consumers to create a fairer, safer, and healthier world. CR buys the products it tests and does not accept advertising, helping you make informed decisions with independent insights you can trust.
From discovering your next purchase to making the final decision, keep Consumer Reports with you and shop with confidence.
Consumer Reports App Store
Consumer Reports gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Consumer Reports is #7 in Shopping Grossing in United States and charting in 2 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 11 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Shopping GrossingConsumer Reports at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-11. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
A shopping assistant app that provides independent product ratings, comparisons, and buying advice from Consumer Reports to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions. The app is currently ranking #5 in CA Shopping Grossing and #7 in US Shopping Grossing, indicating strong monetization performance within the shopping category despite being free to download.
Similar apps: Yelp, Amazon Shopping, Goodreads
Consumer Reports on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Consumer Reports’s App Store privacy label declares 3 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 3 linked to your identity and 5 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Consumer Reports downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Consumer Reports's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Consumer Reports before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Subscription-led
How Consumer Reports makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | CR Yearly Subscription subscription | |
| 2 | CR Monthly Subscription subscription |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ShoppingGrossing | #7 |
| Canada | ShoppingGrossing | #5 |
Apps near Consumer Reports on the chart
Shopping Grossing, around #7.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Consumer Reports
From the 55 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users report the app is frequently broken, crashing on launch or displaying error messages that prevent access to content. Many subscribers express frustration with poor iPad compatibility, limited search functionality, and a shift toward AI chatbots that provide inaccurate or incomplete information.
Mostly negative (2% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs.
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “I’ve been a subscriber for years”
- Crashes & bugs: “Two stars for the app not crashing”
- Login & account: “I cannot use the app or sign in on the app”
- Updates: “Last update killed the app”
About Consumer Reports
Whether you're looking for your next car, replacing an appliance, searching for the best products for your home, or just curious about what's worth buying, the Consumer Reports app makes it easier to shop confidently.
Discover what's worth buying
Explore Product Collections
Discover trending products and expert-curated collections designed to help you find your next great buy.
Watch the latest from CR
Get useful shopping advice and consumer insights right in your feed, with videos covering products, CR testing, important consumer issues, and more.
Find deals and ways to save
Discover deals and discounts on products worth considering, plus tools like Best Time to Buy that can help you decide when it's worth making a purchase.
Research, compare, and shop
AskCR
Ask questions and get answers backed by Consumer Reports' trusted expertise. Use AskCR to research products and cars, compare your options, narrow down your choices, and find the right product for your needs.
Ratings & Reviews
Access CR ratings and reviews for thousands of products, cars, and services based on independent testing, research, and consumer surveys.
Image Scan
Shopping in a store? Scan a barcode or take a photo of a product to quickly find CR ratings and information, compare your options, and make a more informed decision on the spot.
Product Comparisons
Compare products and cars side by side to see how your options stack up, and find the best choice for you.
Buying Guides
Get expert guidance on what to consider before you buy, from major appliances and electronics to cars and everyday products.
Save Your Favorites
Save products and comparisons so you can easily come back to them when you're ready to make a decision.
Get even more from Membership
Consumer Reports members get full access to features including:
• Unlimited AskCR conversations
• Ratings and reviews for thousands of products and services
• CR Recommended products
• Image Scan
• Exclusive member deals and discounts
• Best Time to Buy
• Additional member benefits and exclusive partnerships
• Extra savings with Bill Negotiator
Not a member yet? Consumer Reports is free to download, with access to select features including Buying Guides, Bill Negotiator, Product Collections, videos, and limited access to AskCR. You can join Consumer Reports directly through the app to unlock the full experience.
Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization that works side by side with consumers to create a fairer, safer, and healthier world. CR buys the products it tests and does not accept advertising, helping you make informed decisions with independent insights you can trust.
From discovering your next purchase to making the final decision, keep Consumer Reports with you and shop with confidence.
Latest updates
Store changes
What Consumer Reports changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
Consumer Reports Android
Consumer Reports gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Consumer Reports is #8 in Shopping Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 1 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 11 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Shopping GrossingConsumer Reports on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v3.6.0.9.42, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Consumer Reports downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Consumer Reports's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Consumer Reports before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Subscription-led
How Consumer Reports makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | CR Yearly Subscription subscription | |
| 2 | CR Monthly Subscription subscription |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ShoppingGrossing | #8 |
Apps near Consumer Reports on the chart
Shopping Grossing, around #8.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Consumer Reports
From the 115 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users report severe technical failures, including apps crashing on launch screens and search functions breaking after recent updates. There is widespread frustration regarding subscription cancellation difficulties and a perception that the redesigned interface is less functional than the web version.
Mostly negative (33% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and being useful. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and login and account problems.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “Subscribe and get this app”
- Useful: “Useful purchasing research”
- Login & account: “I have never been able to log in to the app”
- Updates: “(from Canada) however it seems that this recent update of the App won't load unless I'm "in the States"”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “cannot cancel subscription”
- Login & account: “Password not working again”
- Crashes & bugs: “Password not working again”
- Updates: “App won't open, ever since Oct 16th update”
About Consumer Reports
Whether you're looking for your next car, replacing an appliance, searching for the best products for your home, or just curious about what's worth buying, the Consumer Reports app makes it easier to shop confidently.
Discover what's worth buying
Explore Product Collections
Discover trending products and expert-curated collections designed to help you find your next great buy.
Watch the latest from CR
Get useful shopping advice and consumer insights right in your feed, with videos covering products, CR testing, important consumer issues, and more.
Find deals and ways to save
Discover deals and discounts on products worth considering, plus tools like Best Time to Buy that can help you decide when it's worth making a purchase.
Research, compare, and shop
AskCR
Ask questions and get answers backed by Consumer Reports' trusted expertise. Use AskCR to research products and cars, compare your options, narrow down your choices, and find the right product for your needs.
Ratings & Reviews
Access CR ratings and reviews for thousands of products, cars, and services based on independent testing, research, and consumer surveys.
Image Scan
Shopping in a store? Scan a barcode or take a photo of a product to quickly find CR ratings and information, compare your options, and make a more informed decision on the spot.
Product Comparisons
Compare products and cars side by side to see how your options stack up, and find the best choice for you.
Buying Guides
Get expert guidance on what to consider before you buy, from major appliances and electronics to cars and everyday products.
Save Your Favorites
Save products and comparisons so you can easily come back to them when you're ready to make a decision.
Get even more from Membership
Consumer Reports members get full access to features including:
• Unlimited AskCR conversations
• Ratings and reviews for thousands of products and services
• CR Recommended products
• Image Scan
• Exclusive member deals and discounts
• Best Time to Buy
• Additional member benefits and exclusive partnerships
• Extra savings with Bill Negotiator
Not a member yet? Consumer Reports is free to download, with access to select features including Buying Guides, Bill Negotiator, Product Collections, videos, and limited access to AskCR. You can join Consumer Reports directly through the app to unlock the full experience.
Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization that works side by side with consumers to create a fairer, safer, and healthier world. CR buys the products it tests and does not accept advertising, helping you make informed decisions with independent insights you can trust.
From discovering your next purchase to making the final decision, keep Consumer Reports with you and shop with confidence.
What's new in 5.23.0-1276
- Get recall information from AskCR.
- Bug fixes and minor improvements.
Store changes
What Consumer Reports changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.