NYTimes: US and World News: iPhone vs Android
NYTimes: US and World News gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
NYTimes: US and World 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.
Magazines & Newspapers GrossingNYTimes: US and World News at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-24. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
The New York Times app provides global news, multimedia journalism, and daily games to readers seeking in-depth reporting and live updates. The app holds the #1 grossing position in US Magazines & Newspapers and ranks within the top three for free downloads across multiple international markets including Canada, Australia, and India.
Similar apps: BBC News, The Guardian, Washington Post
App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
NYTimes: US and World 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 World 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 | 5k+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 10k+ Confidence | 100M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where NYTimes: US and World 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 World 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 World News shows up in App Store search (US) for 6 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 ★ | 802k |
| Google Play | 4.6 ★ | 207k 23k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.8 ★ weighted by ratings | 1M |
What users say about NYTimes: US and World News
From the 163 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users express significant frustration with recent app updates that have introduced bugs, intrusive auto-playing media, and broken navigation features. While the journalism quality is still praised by some, the technical instability and aggressive monetization tactics are driving negative sentiment.
Mixed (47% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and good value. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Fun: “Use this app daily for news, entertainment”
- Price & subscription: “Please grant me a free subscription,”
- Ease of use: “Times online makes news easy”
- Features & content: “Amazing articles, variety, knowledge spread”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Getting charged but no access”
- Crashes & bugs: “Worse and worse broken UI”
- Updates: “New update has broken app!”
- Ads: “The app is still full of ads!”
About NYTimes: US and World News
Not a subscriber yet? Download the app to explore The Times with a month of free news access, including live news updates and in-depth reporting. Plus, enjoy free access to recipes, audio journalism, product reviews, sports coverage and more for your first month in the app. No paywalls. No credit card required.
BREAKING NEWS AND LIVE UPDATES
• Your daily news app to help you stay informed as news breaks.
• Push notifications deliver the latest headlines and developing stories.
• 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 for free 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 free-to-read 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 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/righ
NYTimes: US and World News iPhone
NYTimes: US and World News gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
NYTimes: US and World News is #1 in Magazines & Newspapers Grossing in United States and charting in 15 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Magazines & Newspapers GrossingNYTimes: US and World News at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-24. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
The New York Times app provides global news, multimedia journalism, and daily games to readers seeking in-depth reporting and live updates. The app holds the #1 grossing position in US Magazines & Newspapers and ranks within the top three for free downloads across multiple international markets including Canada, Australia, and India.
Similar apps: BBC News, The Guardian, Washington Post
NYTimes: US and World News on the App Store
App details
App privacy Measured
NYTimes: US and World 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 World 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 World 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 World News before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Subscription-led
How NYTimes: US and World 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 World News shows up in App Store search (US) for 6 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 30 countries.
India
Canada
United Kingdom
Australia
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
IndonesiaApps near NYTimes: US and World News on the chart
Magazines & Newspapers Grossing, around #1.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about NYTimes: US and World News
From the 163 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Users express significant frustration with recent app updates that have introduced bugs, intrusive auto-playing media, and broken navigation features. While the journalism quality is still praised by some, the technical instability and aggressive monetization tactics are driving negative sentiment.
Mixed (47% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and good value. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Fun: “Use this app daily for news, entertainment”
- Price & subscription: “Please grant me a free subscription,”
- Ease of use: “Times online makes news easy”
- Features & content: “Amazing articles, variety, knowledge spread”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Getting charged but no access”
- Crashes & bugs: “Worse and worse broken UI”
- Updates: “New update has broken app!”
- Ads: “The app is still full of ads!”
About NYTimes: US and World News
Not a subscriber yet? Download the app to explore The Times with a month of free news access, including live news updates and in-depth reporting. Plus, enjoy free access to recipes, audio journalism, product reviews, sports coverage and more for your first month in the app. No paywalls. No credit card required.
BREAKING NEWS AND LIVE UPDATES
• Your daily news app to help you stay informed as news breaks.
• Push notifications deliver the latest headlines and developing stories.
• 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 for free 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 free-to-read 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 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/righ
Latest updates
Store changes
What NYTimes: US and World News changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
More from The New York Times Company
NYTimes: US and Global News Android
NYTimes: US and Global News gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 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 22 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
News & Magazines GrossingNYTimes: US and Global News at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-10-24. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
The New York Times app provides breaking news, in-depth reporting, and multimedia content to global readers seeking comprehensive journalism. The app consistently ranks #2 or #3 in News & Magazines Grossing charts across diverse markets including the US, UAE, Indonesia, Netherlands, Thailand, Turkey, Canada, India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam.
Similar apps: The Washington Post, BBC News, Reuters
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 23 countries.
Mexico
Netherlands
Turkey
Thailand
Vietnam
Spain
SwedenApps 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 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users praise the high-quality journalism and trusted reporting but are increasingly frustrated by severe app instability, including random crashes and forced navigation away from articles. Complaints also focus on intrusive advertising, aggressive upselling tactics, and poor user experience design changes.
Mixed but leaning positive (56% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and being fun. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Features & content: “the content is great, hence the stars”
- Fun: “The podcasts are on my list to soon enjoy”
- Price & subscription: “Well worth the subscription”
- Useful: “Reading progress bars would also be extremely helpful to gauge the length of stories”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “awful Long time subscriber”
- Crashes & bugs: “The app freezes frequently”
- Updates: “[Update 20 after my first review.]”
- Ads: “it stops on the ads on purpose”
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
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Store changes
What NYTimes: US and Global News changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
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