SBS News Downloads & RevenueSBS News · App Store & Google Play
SBS News gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
SBS News by Special Broadcasting Service Corporation is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 15 events
- 📦SBS News updated to version 6.0.2iOSThis release contains a minor bug fix.
- 📦SBS News updated to version 6.0.2AndroidThis release contains a minor bug fix.
- ✏️SBS News added hidden keywords: sbfiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📦SBS News updated to version 6.0.1iOSThis release contains minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
- 📦SBS News updated to version 6.0.1AndroidThis release contains minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
- 📦SBS News updated to version 6.0.0iOSThis release features an update to our video page: explore more of the stories that matter with enhanced browsing, curated content and improved video discovery.
- 📦SBS News updated to version 6.0.0AndroidThis release features an update to our video page: explore more of the stories that matter with enhanced browsing, curated content and improved video discovery.
- 📈SBS News entered the top 100iOSTop Free · News · ID
- 📈SBS News charting in a new countryiOSIndonesia
- 🆕SBS News first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidAustralia
- 🆕SBS News first spotted by AppInsideriOS#35 in Top Free · News · Australia
- 📦SBS News version 5.18.1iOSThis release contains minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
- 📦SBS News version 5.18.1AndroidThis release contains minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
- 🆕SBS News released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕SBS News released on the App StoreiOS
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
News & Magazines FreeApp Store
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Google Play
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SBS News downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 50+ | – |
| Google Play | 10+ | 500k+ Measured |
| Total | 100+ Confidence | 500k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where SBS 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.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How SBS News 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 | #46 News Free | 1 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #32 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 | 3.1 ★ | 607 |
| Google Play | 3.5 ★ | 1.8k 28 written reviews |
| Both stores | 3.4 ★ weighted by ratings | 2.4k |
About SBS News
- Global News: Discover the latest news from Australia and around the world
- Instant Updates: Receive breaking news alerts and updates on topics you want to follow
- Live Streams: Video live streaming of news events; SBS World News
- Personalised Access: Dark Mode, iOS 14 Widget, and 3D Touch for a tailored experience
- In-Depth Exploration: Dive into explainers, related stories and trending topics
- Curated Newsletters: Subscribe for a customised news briefing at your preferred time
- Seamless Sharing: Share stories with friends via social networks, email, or SMS
- Trusted Journalism: Explore unbiased, diverse perspectives
- Stay connected: Read the context behind the headlines, discover inspiring and informative stories
SBS News App Store
SBS News gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
SBS News is #46 in News Free in Australia and charting in 1 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 11 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
25 Sep 2026 News FreeSBS News on the App Store
App details
SBS 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 SBS 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.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How SBS News makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | NewsFree | #46 |
Apps near SBS News on the chart
News Free, around #46.
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.
About SBS News
- Global News: Discover the latest news from Australia and around the world
- Instant Updates: Receive breaking news alerts and updates on topics you want to follow
- Live Streams: Video live streaming of news events; SBS World News
- Personalised Access: Dark Mode, iOS 14 Widget, and 3D Touch for a tailored experience
- In-Depth Exploration: Dive into explainers, related stories and trending topics
- Curated Newsletters: Subscribe for a customised news briefing at your preferred time
- Seamless Sharing: Share stories with friends via social networks, email, or SMS
- Trusted Journalism: Explore unbiased, diverse perspectives
- Stay connected: Read the context behind the headlines, discover inspiring and informative stories
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SBS News Android
SBS News gets 100+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
SBS News is #32 in News & Magazines Free on Google Play in Australia and charting in 1 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 11 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
News & Magazines FreeSBS News on Google Play
App details
SBS 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 SBS 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.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How SBS News 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | News & MagazinesFree | #32 |
Apps near SBS News on the chart
News & Magazines Free, around #32.
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.
About SBS News
- Global News: Discover the latest news from Australia and around the world
Instant Updates: Receive breaking news alerts and updates on topics you want to follow
- Live Streams: Video live streaming of news events; SBS World News SBS News in Arabic and SBS News in Mandarin
- Personalised Access: Dark Mode for a tailored experience
- In-Depth Exploration: Dive into explainers, related stories and trending topics
- Curated Newsletters: Subscribe for a customised news briefing at your preferred time
- Seamless Sharing: Share stories with friends via social networks, email, or SMS
- Trusted Journalism: Explore unbiased, diverse perspectives
-Stay connected: Read the context behind the headlines, discover inspiring and informative stories