The Australian Downloads & RevenueThe Australian · App Store & Google Play
The Australian gets 500+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
The Australian by News Digital Media is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Full timeline · 25 events
- 📈The Australian entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Magazines & Newspapers · AE
- 📈The Australian hit #1iOSTop Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers · SA
- 📈The Australian entered the top 10iOSTop Grossing · News · SA
- 🔎The Australian reached Top 10 for “australia”Android#9 in Australia search · popularity 21
- 📈The Australian hit #1iOSTop Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers · AU
- 📦The Australian updated to version 7.10.0iOSThis release includes minor article page enhancements, The Front podcast date updates and general bug fixes.
If you have any feedback, please contact us at [email protected] - 📈The Australian entered the top 100 in 4 chartsAndroidTop Grossing · News & Magazines · MX · Top Grossing · News & Magazines · TH · Top Grossing · News & Magazines · TR · Top Grossing · News & Magazines · VN
- 📈The Australian charting in a new country in 4 chartsAndroidMexico · Thailand · Turkey · Vietnam
- 📦The Australian updated to version 7.10.0AndroidThis release includes minor article page enhancements, The Front podcast date updates and general bug fixes.
If you have any feedback, please contact us at [email protected] - 📈The Australian entered the top 100 in 2 chartsiOSTop Grossing · News · JP · Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers · JP
- 📈The Australian charting in a new countryiOSJapan
- ✏️The Australian added hidden keywords: magazinesiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈The Australian entered the top 10iOSTop Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers · SA
- 📈The Australian entered the top 100 in 3 chartsiOSTop Grossing · News · AE · Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers · AE · Top Grossing · News · SA
- 📈The Australian charting in a new countryiOSUnited Arab Emirates
- ✏️The Australian added hidden keywords: politicsiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈The Australian entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Magazines & Newspapers · KR
- 📈The Australian charting in a new countryiOSSouth Korea
- 🆕The Australian first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited Arab Emirates
- 🆕The Australian first spotted by AppInsideriOS#2 in Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers · Australia
- 📦The Australian version 7.9.8iOSNo release notes
- 📦The Australian version 7.9.10AndroidBug fixes & performance improvements.
- 🆕The Australian released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕The Australian 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 GrossingThe Australian at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
The Australian is a free-to-download news application by News Digital Media that provides subscribers with access to award-winning journalism, digital newspaper replicas, podcasts, and puzzles. The app currently ranks #2 in AU Magazines & Newspapers Grossing and #5 in AU News Grossing, indicating strong monetization performance within the Australian market.
Similar apps: The New York Times, The Guardian, Daily Mail
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
The Australian 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+ | 100k+ Measured |
| Total | 500+ Confidence | 100k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where The Australian'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: In-app purchase-led
How The Australian 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 | #2 Magazines & Newspapers Grossing | 3 of 30 countries | – | – |
| Google Play | #7 News & Magazines Grossing | 7 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 | 4.5 ★ | 9.1k |
| Google Play | 4.5 ★ | 4.8k 26 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.5 ★ weighted by ratings | 14k |
What users say about The Australian
From recent reviews.
About The Australian
Subscribers of The Australian (other than Today's Paper digital replica subscribers) will have access to:
AWARD-WINNING JOURNALISM
Stay informed with the latest news from Australia and around the world with our leading opinion, commentary and analysis from the most experienced journalists and correspondents, including trusted sources from The Times of London, The Wall Street Journal and The Economist.
BE THE FIRST TO KNOW WITH NOTIFICATIONS
Receive alerts on the stories that matter most as they happen. Tailor your notifications on a range of topics from breaking news, and curated news updates via editions, business, commentary, lifestyle and travel.
READ TODAY’S PAPER
In the Today’s Paper section, you can easily read a digital copy of the paper exactly as it was printed, as well as explore our many lift-outs and magazines including The Weekend Australian Magazine, Wish, The List and more.
STREAM, FOLLOW AND DOWNLOAD OUR POPULAR PODCASTS
You can find all of The Australian’s chart-topping podcasts in one place. Enjoy the premium listening experience in the app, on the go or in the car.
CHALLENGE YOURSELF WITH MIND GAMES
Pass the time with our Mind Games section full of puzzles and games, including The Times of London’s world-famous cryptic crossword.
GIFTING
* Eligible subscribers can use The Australian app to gift up to 10 gift links in each successive 28 day period. Each gift link can be used by only one person to access one article on a single device. When you generate the gift link, this counts towards your 10 gift link limit even if you don't gift it to anyone. The right to gift up to 10 gift links does not accrue from one 28 day period to the next. Only send a gift link to someone who has consented to receive it. For full terms see www.theaustralian.com.au/subscriptionterms.
The Australian app for mobile and tablet is free to download, however, to gain access to the app's content and features, simply subscribe for Member-only access.
Member-only access gives you digital access to thousands of subscriber-only stories, the digital replica of the paper, puzzles, podcasts and more of what you love.
How to gain access to the app's content and features:
1) Existing members of The Australian (other than subscribers to Today's Paper digital replica) can log in to the app when prompted using their membership details; or,
2) Become a member by subscribing through the app (via iTunes)
• Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
• Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
• Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
• Subs
The Australian App Store
The Australian gets 500+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
The Australian is #2 in Magazines & Newspapers Grossing in Australia and charting in 3 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Magazines & Newspapers GrossingThe Australian at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-08. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
The Australian is a free-to-download news application by News Digital Media that provides subscribers with access to award-winning journalism, digital newspaper replicas, podcasts, and puzzles. The app currently ranks #2 in AU Magazines & Newspapers Grossing and #5 in AU News Grossing, indicating strong monetization performance within the Australian market.
Similar apps: The New York Times, The Guardian, Daily Mail
The Australian on the App Store
App details
The Australian 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 The Australian'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 The Australian before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How The Australian 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 | Magazines & NewspapersGrossing | #2 |
| Australia | NewsGrossingMagazines & NewspapersFree | #7 |
| Australia | NewsFree | #12 |
 Saudi Arabia | Magazines & NewspapersGrossing | #70 |
| Saudi Arabia | NewsGrossing | #74 |
 United Arab Emirates | Magazines & NewspapersGrossing | #71 |
Apps near The Australian on the chart
Magazines & Newspapers Grossing, around #2.
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 The Australian
From recent reviews.
About The Australian
Subscribers of The Australian (other than Today's Paper digital replica subscribers) will have access to:
AWARD-WINNING JOURNALISM
Stay informed with the latest news from Australia and around the world with our leading opinion, commentary and analysis from the most experienced journalists and correspondents, including trusted sources from The Times of London, The Wall Street Journal and The Economist.
BE THE FIRST TO KNOW WITH NOTIFICATIONS
Receive alerts on the stories that matter most as they happen. Tailor your notifications on a range of topics from breaking news, and curated news updates via editions, business, commentary, lifestyle and travel.
READ TODAY’S PAPER
In the Today’s Paper section, you can easily read a digital copy of the paper exactly as it was printed, as well as explore our many lift-outs and magazines including The Weekend Australian Magazine, Wish, The List and more.
STREAM, FOLLOW AND DOWNLOAD OUR POPULAR PODCASTS
You can find all of The Australian’s chart-topping podcasts in one place. Enjoy the premium listening experience in the app, on the go or in the car.
CHALLENGE YOURSELF WITH MIND GAMES
Pass the time with our Mind Games section full of puzzles and games, including The Times of London’s world-famous cryptic crossword.
GIFTING
* Eligible subscribers can use The Australian app to gift up to 10 gift links in each successive 28 day period. Each gift link can be used by only one person to access one article on a single device. When you generate the gift link, this counts towards your 10 gift link limit even if you don't gift it to anyone. The right to gift up to 10 gift links does not accrue from one 28 day period to the next. Only send a gift link to someone who has consented to receive it. For full terms see www.theaustralian.com.au/subscriptionterms.
The Australian app for mobile and tablet is free to download, however, to gain access to the app's content and features, simply subscribe for Member-only access.
Member-only access gives you digital access to thousands of subscriber-only stories, the digital replica of the paper, puzzles, podcasts and more of what you love.
How to gain access to the app's content and features:
1) Existing members of The Australian (other than subscribers to Today's Paper digital replica) can log in to the app when prompted using their membership details; or,
2) Become a member by subscribing through the app (via iTunes)
• Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
• Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
• Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.
• Subs
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The Australian Android
The Australian gets 500+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
The Australian is #7 in News & Magazines Grossing on Google Play in Australia and charting in 7 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
News & Magazines GrossingThe Australian at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-28. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
The Australian is a news application providing access to award-winning journalism, digital newspaper replicas, podcasts, and puzzles for subscribers of the major Australian daily. The app currently ranks #5 in Free News & Magazines and #7 in Grossing News & Magazines charts in Australia, indicating strong engagement and monetization within its primary domestic market.
Similar apps: The New York Times, The Guardian, ABC News
The Australian on Google Play
App details
The Australian 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 The Australian'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 The Australian before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How The Australian 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 & MagazinesGrossingNews & MagazinesFree | #7 |
 Mexico | News & MagazinesGrossing | #89 |
| Saudi Arabia | News & MagazinesGrossing | #90 |
 Turkey | News & MagazinesGrossing | #88 |
| United Arab Emirates | News & MagazinesGrossing | #90 |
 Thailand | News & MagazinesGrossing | #78 |
 Vietnam | News & MagazinesGrossing | #79 |
Apps near The Australian on the chart
News & Magazines Grossing, around #7.
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 The Australian
From the 70 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users report severe technical instability, including frequent crashes, failed updates, and broken features like the crossword and mind games. While some praise the editorial breadth and journalism quality, many feel the app experience is unusable due to poor performance and lack of support.
Mostly negative (27% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and price and subscriptions. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “App has been fine until today, bug?”
- Price & subscription: “paying 44 a month for NO NEWS!”
- Updates: “the app no longer updates with current news”
- Login & account: “Difficult to manage account”
About The Australian
Subscribers of The Australian (other than Today's Paper digital replica subscribers) will have access to:
AWARD-WINNING JOURNALISM
Stay informed with the latest news from Australia and around the world with our leading opinion, commentary and analysis from the most experienced journalists and correspondents, including trusted sources from The Times of London, The Wall Street Journal and The Economist.
BE THE FIRST TO KNOW WITH NOTIFICATIONS
Receive alerts on the stories that matter most as they happen. Tailor your notifications on a range of topics from breaking news, and curated news updates via editions, business, commentary, lifestyle and travel.
READ TODAY’S PAPER
In the Today’s Paper section, you can easily read a digital copy of the paper exactly as it was printed, as well as explore our many lift-outs and magazines including The Weekend Australian Magazine, Wish, The List and more.
STREAM, FOLLOW AND DOWNLOAD OUR POPULAR PODCASTS
You can find all of The Australian’s chart-topping podcasts in one place. Enjoy the premium listening experience in the app, on the go or in the car.
CHALLENGE YOURSELF WITH MIND GAMES
Pass the time with our Mind Games section full of puzzles and games, including The Times of London’s world-famous cryptic crossword.
GIFTING
* Eligible subscribers can use The Australian app to gift up to 10 gift links in each successive 28 day period. Each gift link can be used by only one person to access one article on a single device. When you generate the gift link, this counts towards your 10 gift link limit even if you don't gift it to anyone. The right to gift up to 10 gift links does not accrue from one 28 day period to the next. Only send a gift link to someone who has consented to receive it. For full terms see www.theaustralian.com.au/subscriptionterms.
The Australian app for mobile and tablet is free to download, however, to gain access to the app's content and features, simply subscribe for Member-only access.
Member-only access gives you digital access to thousands of subscriber-only stories, the digital replica of the paper, puzzles, podcasts and more of what you love.
How to gain access to the app's content and features:
1) Existing members of The Australian can log in to the app when prompted using their membership details; or,
2) Become a member by subscribing through the app.
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