NYTimes: US and Global News: iPhone vs Android
NYTimes: US and Global News gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, September 2026, rounded down to a band).
NYTimes: US and Global News by The New York Times Company is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
NYTimes: US and Global News at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-26. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
The New York Times app is a free-to-download news platform for global readers seeking breaking headlines, in-depth journalism, and multimedia content like podcasts and games. It holds the #1 spot in US Magazines & Newspapers Grossing and ranks within the top four grossing charts across multiple international markets including Canada, South Korea, Australia, India, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Similar apps: BBC News, The Guardian Live, Reuters
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
NYTimes: US and Global News’s App Store privacy label declares 8 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 10 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 v11.77.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
NYTimes: US and Global News downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 10k+ | 50M+ |
| Google Play | 10k+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 50k+ Confidence | 100M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where NYTimes: US and Global News'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 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 NYTimes: US and Global News makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | All Access - Monthly subscription | |
| 2 | News - Monthly subscription | |
| 3 | All Access - Monthly subscription | |
| 4 | Basic subscription | |
| 5 | NYTimes.com + Smartphone App | |
| 6 | Basic - Monthly subscription | |
| 7 | Games - Monthly subscription | |
| 8 | News - Monthly subscription | |
| 9 | News subscription | |
| 10 | News - Monthly subscription |
Hidden keywords
NYTimes: US and Global News shows up in App Store search (US) for 4 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.8 ★ | 787k |
| Google Play | 4.7 ★ | 206k 23k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.8 ★ weighted by ratings | 993k |
What users say about NYTimes: US and Global News
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users strongly value the high-quality journalism and trustworthiness of The New York Times, often citing it as a vital democratic institution. However, significant dissatisfaction exists regarding app performance issues, poor search functionality, and perceived political bias in reporting.
Mixed but leaning positive (62% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and being fun. The main complaints are about missing features or content, and price and subscriptions. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “Quality journalism is worth the price”
- Fun: “NYT is my first source for breaking news and fun, engaging”
- Login & account: “In rely on the NYT to provide honest, objective, reporting aimed at informing the public and holding those in power to account”
Common complaints
- Features & content: “Having to scroll past the stuff I never use to access the actually quite powerful native share tools sucks”
- Price & subscription: “If I were forced to use only this app I would cancel my subscription in a heartbeat”
- Login & account: “What I’ve read is not taken into account at all”
- Updates: “Went from awesome to awful in one update”
About NYTimes: US and Global News
Not a subscriber? Download the app to unlock access to The Times for your first month, including live news updates and in-depth reporting, plus recipes, audio journalism, product reviews, sports coverage and more.
BREAKING NEWS AND LIVE UPDATES
• Push notifications deliver the latest headlines and developing stories as they happen.
• Your daily news app that helps you stay informed as news breaks.
• Add widgets and custom alerts to keep up with the latest world news.
ORIGINAL REPORTING AND IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS
• Read, watch and listen to investigative reporting and insights.
• Access global news from 1,700 Times journalists reporting from 150 countries.
• Explore complex stories brought to life through data and visual journalism.
NEWS VIDEOS
• Watch videos featuring news reporters, critics and other experts.
• Get closer to the story with videos across news, politics and the midterm elections.
• Understand breaking news, top stories, culture reporting and more, in video.
INFORMED AUDIO NEWS
• Listen to articles, or tune in to daily podcasts like “The Daily” and “The Headlines.”
ARTS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND LIFESTYLE COVERAGE
• Discover reporting across arts, culture, fashion, travel and more.
• Stay informed on topics like technology, science and health.
• Explore culture with podcasts like “Modern Love” and “The Interview.”
WORD, VISUAL AND NUMBER GAMES
• Unwind with daily games like the Crossword, Wordle, Connections, the Mini, Spelling Bee and Sudoku.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
• Engage with Times news reporters and readers in our moderated comments section.
• Subscribers can share gift articles with anyone.
DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
Enjoy everything we offer with a New York Times All Access subscription, which includes unlimited access to:
• Investigations, politics, culture and analysis from News
• Word, visual and number puzzles from Games
• Recipes, videos, advice and inspiration from Cooking
• Independent product reviews from Wirecutter
• In-depth, personalized sports coverage from The Athletic
BY DOWNLOADING THE NEW YORK TIMES APP, you agree to:
• The automatic renewal terms stated above.
• The New York Times Privacy Policy: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/privacy-policy
• The New York Times Cookie Policy: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/cookie-policy
• The New York Times California Privacy Notices: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/california-notice
• The New York Times Terms of Service: https://www.nytimes.com/content/help/rights/terms/terms-of-service.html
*Promotional offers for new subs
NYTimes: US and Global News iPhone
NYTimes: US and Global News gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, September 2026, rounded down to a band).
NYTimes: US and Global News is #1 in Magazines & Newspapers Grossing in United States and charting in 15 of 24 countries we track.
Updated 27 Sep 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
NYTimes: US and Global News at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-26. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
The New York Times app is a free-to-download news platform for global readers seeking breaking headlines, in-depth journalism, and multimedia content like podcasts and games. It holds the #1 spot in US Magazines & Newspapers Grossing and ranks within the top four grossing charts across multiple international markets including Canada, South Korea, Australia, India, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Similar apps: BBC News, The Guardian Live, Reuters
NYTimes: US and Global News on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
NYTimes: US and Global News’s App Store privacy label declares 8 data categories used to track you across other companies’ apps and websites, 10 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.
NYTimes: US and Global News 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 NYTimes: US and Global News'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 NYTimes: US and Global News before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Subscription-led
How NYTimes: US and Global News makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | All Access - Monthly subscription | |
| 2 | News - Monthly subscription | |
| 3 | All Access - Monthly subscription | |
| 4 | Basic subscription | |
| 5 | NYTimes.com + Smartphone App | |
| 6 | Basic - Monthly subscription | |
| 7 | Games - Monthly subscription | |
| 8 | News - Monthly subscription | |
| 9 | News subscription | |
| 10 | News - Monthly subscription |
Hidden keywords
NYTimes: US and Global News shows up in App Store search (US) for 4 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field, and it ranks in the top 10 for at least one of them.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 24 countries.
Apps near NYTimes: US and Global News on the chart
Magazines & Newspapers Grossing, around #1.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about NYTimes: US and Global News
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users strongly value the high-quality journalism and trustworthiness of The New York Times, often citing it as a vital democratic institution. However, significant dissatisfaction exists regarding app performance issues, poor search functionality, and perceived political bias in reporting.
Mixed but leaning positive (62% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and being fun. The main complaints are about missing features or content, and price and subscriptions. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “Quality journalism is worth the price”
- Fun: “NYT is my first source for breaking news and fun, engaging”
- Login & account: “In rely on the NYT to provide honest, objective, reporting aimed at informing the public and holding those in power to account”
Common complaints
- Features & content: “Having to scroll past the stuff I never use to access the actually quite powerful native share tools sucks”
- Price & subscription: “If I were forced to use only this app I would cancel my subscription in a heartbeat”
- Login & account: “What I’ve read is not taken into account at all”
- Updates: “Went from awesome to awful in one update”
About NYTimes: US and Global News
Not a subscriber? Download the app to unlock access to The Times for your first month, including live news updates and in-depth reporting, plus recipes, audio journalism, product reviews, sports coverage and more.
BREAKING NEWS AND LIVE UPDATES
• Push notifications deliver the latest headlines and developing stories as they happen.
• Your daily news app that helps you stay informed as news breaks.
• Add widgets and custom alerts to keep up with the latest world news.
ORIGINAL REPORTING AND IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS
• Read, watch and listen to investigative reporting and insights.
• Access global news from 1,700 Times journalists reporting from 150 countries.
• Explore complex stories brought to life through data and visual journalism.
NEWS VIDEOS
• Watch videos featuring news reporters, critics and other experts.
• Get closer to the story with videos across news, politics and the midterm elections.
• Understand breaking news, top stories, culture reporting and more, in video.
INFORMED AUDIO NEWS
• Listen to articles, or tune in to daily podcasts like “The Daily” and “The Headlines.”
ARTS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND LIFESTYLE COVERAGE
• Discover reporting across arts, culture, fashion, travel and more.
• Stay informed on topics like technology, science and health.
• Explore culture with podcasts like “Modern Love” and “The Interview.”
WORD, VISUAL AND NUMBER GAMES
• Unwind with daily games like the Crossword, Wordle, Connections, the Mini, Spelling Bee and Sudoku.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
• Engage with Times news reporters and readers in our moderated comments section.
• Subscribers can share gift articles with anyone.
DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
Enjoy everything we offer with a New York Times All Access subscription, which includes unlimited access to:
• Investigations, politics, culture and analysis from News
• Word, visual and number puzzles from Games
• Recipes, videos, advice and inspiration from Cooking
• Independent product reviews from Wirecutter
• In-depth, personalized sports coverage from The Athletic
BY DOWNLOADING THE NEW YORK TIMES APP, you agree to:
• The automatic renewal terms stated above.
• The New York Times Privacy Policy: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/privacy-policy
• The New York Times Cookie Policy: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/cookie-policy
• The New York Times California Privacy Notices: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/california-notice
• The New York Times Terms of Service: https://www.nytimes.com/content/help/rights/terms/terms-of-service.html
*Promotional offers for new subs
Latest updates
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NYTimes: US and Global News Android
NYTimes: US and Global News gets 50k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, September 2026, rounded down to a band).
NYTimes: US and Global News is #2 in News & Magazines Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 15 of 15 countries we track.
Updated 27 Sep 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
NYTimes: US and Global News at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-27. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
The official news application from The New York Times, providing global journalism, multimedia content, and lifestyle features to readers seeking comprehensive current affairs coverage. The app maintains strong commercial performance in the News & Magazines category, ranking #2 in the US grossing charts and consistently placing within the top 10 across major international markets including India, Canada, and the UK.
Similar apps: BBC News, The Guardian, CNN
NYTimes: US and Global News on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v11.77.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
NYTimes: US and Global News 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 NYTimes: US and Global News'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 NYTimes: US and Global News before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Subscription-led
How NYTimes: US and Global News makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | All Access - Monthly subscription | |
| 2 | News - Monthly subscription | |
| 3 | All Access - Monthly subscription | |
| 4 | Basic subscription | |
| 5 | NYTimes.com + Smartphone App | |
| 6 | Basic - Monthly subscription | |
| 7 | Games - Monthly subscription | |
| 8 | News - Monthly subscription | |
| 9 | News subscription | |
| 10 | News - Monthly subscription |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 15 countries.
Apps near NYTimes: US and Global News on the chart
News & Magazines Grossing, around #2.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about NYTimes: US and Global News
From the 100 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users report severe technical instability, including frequent crashes and navigation resets that interrupt reading. While content quality is praised by loyal subscribers, the app's usability has degraded significantly due to intrusive ads, broken offline features, and confusing interface changes.
Mixed (54% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and easy sign-in. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Fun: “The podcasts are on my list to soon enjoy”
- Login & account: “open account information for me to see everything on it”
- Features & content: “The variety of topics is interesting, informative, health wise, books, movies, weather, games & on and on!”
- Useful: “Reading progress bars would also be extremely helpful to gauge the length of stories”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “can't play games with full subscription”
- Crashes & bugs: “It's literally been years with this bug”
- Updates: “[Update 16 after my first review.]”
- Connection & sync: “Removed offline reading feature”
About NYTimes: US and Global News
Download the app to enjoy all of The Times, all in one place: live news updates and in-depth reporting, plus games, recipes, audio journalism, product reviews, sports coverage and more.
BREAKING NEWS AND LIVE UPDATES
- Push notifications deliver the latest headlines and developing stories as they happen.
- Your daily news app that helps you stay informed as news breaks.
- Add widgets and custom alerts to keep up with the latest world news.
ORIGINAL REPORTING AND IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS
- Read, watch and listen to investigative reporting and insights.
- Access global news from 1,700 Times journalists reporting from 150 countries.
- Explore complex stories brought to life through data and visual journalism.
NEWS VIDEOS
- Watch videos featuring news reporters, critics and other experts.
- Get closer to the story with videos across news, politics and the midterm elections.
- Understand breaking news, top stories, culture reporting and more, in video.
INFORMED AUDIO NEWS
- Listen to a variety of audio journalism, including podcasts and narrated articles.
- Tune in to daily podcasts like “The Daily” and “The Headlines.”
ARTS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND LIFESTYLE COVERAGE
- Discover reporting across arts, culture, fashion, travel and more.
- Stay informed on topics like technology, science and health.
- Explore culture with podcasts like “Modern Love” and “The Interview.”
SAVE, FOLLOW AND PERSONALIZE
- Easily save and access articles on topics you care about.
- See what’s new for you with personalized recommendations based on your tastes and reading history.
WORD, VISUAL AND NUMBER GAMES
- Unwind with daily games like the Crossword, Wordle, Connections, the Mini, Spelling Bee and Sudoku.
INSPIRING RECIPES
- Explore recipe ideas for easy weeknight dinners, holiday showstoppers and more.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
- Engage with Times news reporters and readers in our moderated comments section.
- Subscribers can share 10 articles per month with anyone.
DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
Enjoy everything we offer with a New York Times All Access subscription, which includes unlimited access to:
— Investigations, politics, culture and analysis from News
— Word, visual and number puzzles from Games
— Recipes, videos, advice and inspiration from Cooking
— Independent product reviews from Wirecutter
— In-depth, personalized sports coverage from The Athletic
BY DOWNLOADING THE NEW YORK TIMES APP, you agree to:
• The automatic renewal terms stated above.
• The New York Times Privacy Policy: https://www.nytimes.com/privacy/priv