Column Downloads & RevenueColumn · App Store & Google Play
Column gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Column by Column S.r.l. is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 15 events
- 🚀Column: now shown next to Corriere della Sera - Online, la Repubblica - news online, Il Post App +2 moreiOSthe store's “similar apps” for it changed: who it's seen as competing with
- 📈Column charting in a new countryiOSFrance
- 📈Column hit #1iOSTop Free · Magazines & Newspapers · IT
- 📈Column charting in a new countryiOSUnited Kingdom
- 📈Column charting in a new countryiOSGermany
- ✏️Column added 1 languageiOS+ IT
- 📦Column updated to version 2.0.3iOSAggiorna ora per un’esperienza migliorata grazie a risoluzioni di bug, ottimizzazioni delle prestazioni e perfezionamenti generali!
- 📦Column updated to version 2.0.2iOSAggiorna ora per un’esperienza migliorata grazie a risoluzioni di bug, ottimizzazioni delle prestazioni e perfezionamenti generali!
- 📦Column: now updating weeklyiOS4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- 📦Column updated to version 2.0.1iOSAggiorna ora per un’esperienza migliorata grazie a risoluzioni di bug, ottimizzazioni delle prestazioni e perfezionamenti generali!
- 📦Column updated to version 2.0.0iOSAggiorna ora per un’esperienza migliorata grazie a risoluzioni di bug, ottimizzazioni delle prestazioni e perfezionamenti generali!
- 🆕Column first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidItaly
- 🆕Column first spotted by AppInsideriOS#48 in Top Grossing · News · Italy
- 📦Column version 1.3.8iOSAggiorna ora per un’esperienza migliorata grazie a risoluzioni di bug, ottimizzazioni delle prestazioni e perfezionamenti generali!
- 🆕Column released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Magazines & Newspapers FreeColumn at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Column is an Italian news aggregator app that curates articles and podcasts from major editorial platforms, offering personalized feeds and AI-driven content interaction for users seeking streamlined information consumption. The app holds a strong position in the Italian free news category (#3 Magazines & Newspapers Free, #5 News Free) while also generating revenue (#37 News Grossing), indicating successful conversion of its user base to premium subscriptions despite limited visibility in the UK market.
Similar apps: Flipboard, Apple News, Feedly
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Column’s App Store privacy label declares 1 data category used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 5 linked to your identity and 1 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 v1.2.3, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Column 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 | 100+ | 10k+ Measured |
| Total | 100+ Confidence | 10k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Column'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
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Column makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #3 Magazines & Newspapers Free | 2 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #5 News & Magazines Free | 1 of 23 countries | – | – |
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 | 4.4 ★ | 115 |
| Google Play | 4.4 ★ | – |
| Both stores | 4.4 ★ weighted by ratings | 115 |
What users say about Column
From recent reviews.
About Column
Su Column trovi articoli e podcast delle principali piattaforme editoriali italiane e internazionali, organizzati per te in un’esperienza senza precedenti.
Scegli come informarti: leggi o ascolta i riassunti per farti un’idea sui fatti del giorno o scendi in profondità consultando gli articoli integrali direttamente in app.
Personalizza il tuo feed di notizie selezionando le testate, le raccolte, i temi e le firme che preferisci.
Con Column puoi fare domande dirette agli articoli direttamente in App per ottenere chiarimenti o informazioni aggiuntive.
Con la funzione cronologia ritrovi sempre gli articoli o i gli episodi dei podcast che hai aperto.
Incluso nella versione free:
· Top News selezionate
· Sezione “Per Te” con contenuti personalizzati sui tuoi interessi
· Approfondimenti su temi rilevanti, luoghi e autori preferiti
Sblocca tutto il potenziale di Column attivando l'abbonamento Premium:
· Accesso completo a tutti i contenuti selezionati
· Leggi direttamente in app
· Zero pubblicità, zero paywall
· Audio per ottimizzare il tempo
· Column AI per conoscere di più
Prova Column Premium per avere accesso a tutte le funzionalità senza limitazioni.
Condizioni d'uso: https://www.column.news/app/terms
Informativa sulla privacy: https://www.column.news/app/legal
Column App Store
Column gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Column is #3 in Magazines & Newspapers Free in Italy and charting in 2 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Magazines & Newspapers FreeColumn at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Column is an Italian news aggregator app that curates articles and podcasts from major editorial platforms, offering personalized feeds and AI-driven content interaction for users seeking streamlined information consumption. The app holds a strong position in the Italian free news category (#3 Magazines & Newspapers Free, #5 News Free) while also generating revenue (#37 News Grossing), indicating successful conversion of its user base to premium subscriptions despite limited visibility in the UK market.
Similar apps: Flipboard, Apple News, Feedly
Column on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
Column’s App Store privacy label declares 1 data category used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 5 linked to your identity and 1 collected anonymously.
As declared by the developer on the App Store — Apple requires every app to publish this label. We track changes over time.
Column 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 Column'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
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Column makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | Magazines & NewspapersFree | #3 |
| Italy | NewsFree | #5 |
| Italy | Magazines & NewspapersGrossing | #19 |
| Italy | NewsGrossing | #37 |
 United Kingdom | Magazines & NewspapersFree | #127 |
Apps near Column on the chart
Magazines & Newspapers Free, around #3.
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 Column
From recent reviews.
About Column
Su Column trovi articoli e podcast delle principali piattaforme editoriali italiane e internazionali, organizzati per te in un’esperienza senza precedenti.
Scegli come informarti: leggi o ascolta i riassunti per farti un’idea sui fatti del giorno o scendi in profondità consultando gli articoli integrali direttamente in app.
Personalizza il tuo feed di notizie selezionando le testate, le raccolte, i temi e le firme che preferisci.
Con Column puoi fare domande dirette agli articoli direttamente in App per ottenere chiarimenti o informazioni aggiuntive.
Con la funzione cronologia ritrovi sempre gli articoli o i gli episodi dei podcast che hai aperto.
Incluso nella versione free:
· Top News selezionate
· Sezione “Per Te” con contenuti personalizzati sui tuoi interessi
· Approfondimenti su temi rilevanti, luoghi e autori preferiti
Sblocca tutto il potenziale di Column attivando l'abbonamento Premium:
· Accesso completo a tutti i contenuti selezionati
· Leggi direttamente in app
· Zero pubblicità, zero paywall
· Audio per ottimizzare il tempo
· Column AI per conoscere di più
Prova Column Premium per avere accesso a tutte le funzionalità senza limitazioni.
Condizioni d'uso: https://www.column.news/app/terms
Informativa sulla privacy: https://www.column.news/app/legal
Latest updates
Store changes
What Column changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
Column Android
Column gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Column is #5 in News & Magazines Free on Google Play in Italy and charting in 1 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
News & Magazines FreeColumn at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-06. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Column is a free Italian news aggregator app that combines articles and podcasts from major publishers with AI-driven Q&A features for users seeking customizable, multi-format information consumption. The app currently ranks #5 in the IT News & Magazines Free category, indicating strong traction within its primary domestic market.
Similar apps: Apple News, Flipboard, SmartNews
Column on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v1.2.3, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Column 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 Column'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
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Column makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | News & MagazinesFree | #5 |
Apps near Column on the chart
News & Magazines Free, around #5.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about Column
From the 7 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users appreciate the app's intuitive interface and visual customization options, finding it pleasant to use for reading news. However, significant complaints arise regarding content accuracy, specifically misclassified regional news, duplicate articles, and non-functional audio features.
Mixed but leaning positive (57% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
About Column
On Column, you'll find articles and podcasts from leading Italian and international publishing platforms, organized for you in an unprecedented experience.
Choose how to stay informed: read or listen to summaries to get an idea of the day's events, or dive deeper by reading full articles directly in the app.
Customize your news feed by selecting your favorite publications, collections, topics, and bylines.
With Column, you can ask questions directly to articles in the app to get clarification or additional information.
With the history feature, you can always find the articles or podcast episodes you've opened.
Included in the free version:
· Selected Top News
· "For You" section with personalized content based on your interests
· Insights on relevant topics, places, and favorite authors
Unlock the full potential of Column by activating the Premium subscription:
· Full access to all selected content
· Read directly in the app
· No ads, no paywalls
· Audio to optimize your time
· Column AI to learn more
Try Column Premium for access to all features without limitations.
Terms of Use: https://www.column.news/app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://www.column.news/app/legal
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