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Chicago Tribune gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Chicago Tribune by Tribune Publishing Company, LLC is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 13 events
- 📦Chicago Tribune updated to version 10.0.64iOSAdded support for Liquid Glass
Added support for iPhone Duo
Bug fixes and maintenance - 📈Chicago Tribune entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · News · JP
- 📈Chicago Tribune charting in a new countryiOSJapan
- 📈Chicago Tribune entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · News · CA
- 📈Chicago Tribune charting in a new countryiOSCanada
- 📈Chicago Tribune charting in a new countryAndroidNetherlands
- 📈Chicago Tribune charting in a new country in 4 chartsAndroidMexico · Thailand · Turkey · Vietnam
- 🆕Chicago Tribune first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited States
- 🆕Chicago Tribune first spotted by AppInsideriOS#47 in Top Grossing · News · United States
- 📦Chicago Tribune version 10.0.63iOSNo release notes
- 📦Chicago Tribune version 10.0.62AndroidAdded new author view to articles
Fixed inadvertent "unable to load this content" message - 🆕Chicago Tribune released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕Chicago Tribune released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Chicago Tribune downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 100+ | – |
| Google Play | 1+ | 100k+ Measured |
| Total | 100+ Confidence | 100k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Chicago Tribune'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: Ad-led
How Chicago Tribune makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Unlimited Digital Access subscription | |
| 2 | Unlimited Digital Access subscription | |
| 3 | News Apps Only | |
| 4 | Unlimited Digital Access subscription | |
| 5 | Unlimited Digital Access subscription | |
| 6 | Chicago Tribune | |
| 7 | Unlimited Digital Access subscription | |
| 8 | Premium Story Credits | |
| 9 | Credit Access |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #51 | 2 of 30 countries | – | #51 |
| Google Play | #53 | 10 of 23 countries | – | #53 |
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 | 4.5 ★ | 19k |
| Google Play | 2.6 ★ | 1.9k 792 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.3 ★ weighted by ratings | 20k |
What users say about Chicago Tribune
From the 53 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mostly negative (26% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for regular updates, and being useful. The main complaints are about recent updates, and price and subscriptions.
What people like
- Updates: “Talk about a need for an update!”
- Useful: “Restaurant recommendations”
Common complaints
- Updates: “Latest update breaks Print function”
- Price & subscription: “Wants me to spend more money”
- Features & content: “This App does not have in app cancellation feature”
- Login & account: “I was prompted to subscribe again or log in”
About Chicago Tribune
FEATURES:
• Stay informed with Chicago's best source of news, sports, business and entertainment
• Sign up for push notifications to get the latest news from our newsroom as soon as stories break
• Build a personalized news feed by selecting topics that interest you
• Enjoy exclusive videos and photo galleries
• Save must-read stories, photos and videos for when you have the time to enjoy them
• Turn your device sideways for an entirely different visual view of the news (iPad only)
• Get the latest breaking news from our newsroom in your notifications
• Share stories easily with Twitter, Facebook, or email
• Offline reading: Download and read content offline
SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS:
• Download the app to enjoy a sampling of free stories each month. For full access, try a free month of Unlimited Digital Access to the app, the Chicago Tribune website, and our eNewspaper; then it's only $19.99 a month. Make sure to create a registration while in the app so you'll be able to log in to the website and eNewspaper when you visit them in web browsers.
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.
• Your subscription automatically renews each month unless auto-renew is turned off within your Account Settings at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
• Your iTunes account will be charged $19.99 for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.
• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.
• Subscriptions may be managed by the user by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
• You can read our Privacy Policy here: http://www.tribpub.com/privacy-policy/
• You can read our Terms of Service here:
http://www.tribpub.com/central-terms-of-service/
• Questions about your subscription, including adding or removing Web access to the Chicago Tribune website from your app access, can be directed to Customer Service: 610-440-3679.
CRASHES / PROBLEMS?
We've been working hard to fix any and all crashes in the app. If you're still experiencing crashes or freezes after installing this update, please contact us at [email protected]. A quick email to our support team helps our developers identify and resolve crashes faster.
Chicago Tribune App Store
Chicago Tribune gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Chicago Tribune is #51 in News Grossing in United States and charting in 2 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Chicago Tribune on the App Store
App details
Chicago Tribune 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 Chicago Tribune'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 Chicago Tribune before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Chicago Tribune makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Unlimited Digital Access subscription | |
| 2 | Unlimited Digital Access subscription | |
| 3 | News Apps Only | |
| 4 | Unlimited Digital Access subscription | |
| 5 | Unlimited Digital Access subscription | |
| 6 | Chicago Tribune | |
| 7 | Unlimited Digital Access subscription | |
| 8 | Premium Story Credits | |
| 9 | Credit Access |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NewsGrossing | #51 | |
| NewsGrossing | #92 |
Apps near Chicago Tribune on the chart
News Grossing, around #51.
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 Chicago Tribune
From the 53 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mostly negative (26% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for regular updates, and being useful. The main complaints are about recent updates, and price and subscriptions.
What people like
- Updates: “Talk about a need for an update!”
- Useful: “Restaurant recommendations”
Common complaints
- Updates: “Latest update breaks Print function”
- Price & subscription: “Wants me to spend more money”
- Features & content: “This App does not have in app cancellation feature”
- Login & account: “I was prompted to subscribe again or log in”
About Chicago Tribune
FEATURES:
• Stay informed with Chicago's best source of news, sports, business and entertainment
• Sign up for push notifications to get the latest news from our newsroom as soon as stories break
• Build a personalized news feed by selecting topics that interest you
• Enjoy exclusive videos and photo galleries
• Save must-read stories, photos and videos for when you have the time to enjoy them
• Turn your device sideways for an entirely different visual view of the news (iPad only)
• Get the latest breaking news from our newsroom in your notifications
• Share stories easily with Twitter, Facebook, or email
• Offline reading: Download and read content offline
SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS:
• Download the app to enjoy a sampling of free stories each month. For full access, try a free month of Unlimited Digital Access to the app, the Chicago Tribune website, and our eNewspaper; then it's only $19.99 a month. Make sure to create a registration while in the app so you'll be able to log in to the website and eNewspaper when you visit them in web browsers.
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.
• Your subscription automatically renews each month unless auto-renew is turned off within your Account Settings at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.
• Your iTunes account will be charged $19.99 for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.
• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.
• Subscriptions may be managed by the user by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
• You can read our Privacy Policy here: http://www.tribpub.com/privacy-policy/
• You can read our Terms of Service here:
http://www.tribpub.com/central-terms-of-service/
• Questions about your subscription, including adding or removing Web access to the Chicago Tribune website from your app access, can be directed to Customer Service: 610-440-3679.
CRASHES / PROBLEMS?
We've been working hard to fix any and all crashes in the app. If you're still experiencing crashes or freezes after installing this update, please contact us at [email protected]. A quick email to our support team helps our developers identify and resolve crashes faster.
Latest updates
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Chicago Tribune Android
Chicago Tribune gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Chicago Tribune is #53 in News & Magazines Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 10 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Chicago Tribune on Google Play
App details
Chicago Tribune 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 Chicago Tribune'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 Chicago Tribune before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How Chicago Tribune makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Unlimited Digital Access subscription | |
| 2 | Unlimited Digital Access subscription | |
| 3 | News Apps Only | |
| 4 | Unlimited Digital Access subscription | |
| 5 | Unlimited Digital Access subscription | |
| 6 | Chicago Tribune | |
| 7 | Unlimited Digital Access subscription | |
| 8 | Premium Story Credits | |
| 9 | Credit Access |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| News & MagazinesGrossing | #53 | |
| News & MagazinesGrossing | #175 | |
| News & MagazinesGrossing | #185 | |
| News & MagazinesGrossing | #178 | |
| News & MagazinesGrossing | #182 | |
| News & MagazinesGrossing | #177 | |
| News & MagazinesGrossing | #177 | |
| News & MagazinesGrossing | #191 | |
| News & MagazinesGrossing | #180 | |
| News & MagazinesGrossing | #181 |
Apps near Chicago Tribune on the chart
News & Magazines Grossing, around #53.
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 Chicago Tribune
From the 100 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Mostly negative (22% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being easy to use, and working reliably. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Ease of use: “Loads fast, easy to navigate, great menu, lots of type/font options”
- Crashes & bugs: “My first in almost a year, on Feb 6th, 2024, was a 1 star review of this app-which stopped working on my android tablet”
- Speed & performance: “Loads fast, easy to navigate, great menu, lots of type/font options”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “I want to cancel my subscription!”
- Crashes & bugs: “Fixes must have broken app”
- Features & content: “it's a challenge to read the content”
- Updates: “Too many mandatory updates”
About Chicago Tribune
• Get Chicago news, politics, sports, business, entertainment as it happens
• Follow your favorite Chicago sports teams: Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox, Blackhawks
• Build a personalized news feed by selecting topics that interest you
• Keep up with the ever-changing Chicago dining and nightlife scene
• Enjoy exclusive videos and photo galleries
• Create your own personalized news feed with One-Tap Following
• Save must-read stories, photos and videos for when you have the time to enjoy them
• Turn your device sideways for an entirely different visual view of the news
• Get the latest breaking news from our newsroom in your notifications
• Share stories easily with Twitter, Facebook or email.
What's new in 10.0.62
Fixed inadvertent "unable to load this content" message