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USA TODAY: US & Breaking News by USA TODAY is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
USA TODAY: US & Breaking News update history & changes
Last change · 36 events since 1 Mar 2012Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 36 events
- ✏️USA TODAY: US & Breaking News added hidden keywords: nbcuniversaliOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈USA TODAY: US & Breaking News entered the top 100iOSTop Free · News · US
- ✏️USA TODAY: US & Breaking News added hidden keywords: currentiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈USA TODAY: US & Breaking News entered the top 100iOSTop Free · News · CA
- 🎉USA TODAY: US & Breaking News in-app event: 2026 U.S. Midterm ElectionsiOSSPECIAL EVENT · until 5 Nov
- ✏️USA TODAY: US & Breaking News: description updatediOS· AU
- 📈USA TODAY: US & Breaking News entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Magazines & Newspapers · AU
- 📈USA TODAY: US & Breaking News entered the top 10iOSTop Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers · IN
- ✏️USA TODAY: US & Breaking News: description updatediOS· IN
- 📈USA TODAY: US & Breaking News entered the top 100 in 2 chartsiOSTop Grossing · News · AE · Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers · AE
- ✏️USA TODAY: US & Breaking News: description updatediOS· 7 countries
- 📦USA TODAY: US & Breaking News updated to version 8.15.0Android• We've made stability improvements to the app and resolved bugs.
- ✏️USA TODAY: US & Breaking News: description updatediOS· JP, AE, KR
- 📦USA TODAY: US & Breaking News updated to version 8.14.0iOS• This update includes bug fixes and stability improvements.
- 📈USA TODAY: US & Breaking News entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Magazines & Newspapers · IN
- 📈USA TODAY: US & Breaking News 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
- 📈USA TODAY: US & Breaking News charting in a new country in 4 chartsAndroidMexico · Thailand · Turkey · Vietnam
- 📈USA TODAY: US & Breaking News entered the top 100 in 2 chartsiOSTop Free · Magazines & Newspapers · AE · Top Free · News · ID
- 📈USA TODAY: US & Breaking News charting in a new countryiOSUnited Arab Emirates
- 📈USA TODAY: US & Breaking News entered the top 100 in 2 chartsiOSTop Grossing · News · BR · Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers · BR
- 📈USA TODAY: US & Breaking News entered the top 100iOSTop Free · News · RU
- 📈USA TODAY: US & Breaking News entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Magazines & Newspapers · ID
- 📈USA TODAY: US & Breaking News entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers · JP
- 📈USA TODAY: US & Breaking News entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Magazines & Newspapers · JP
- 📈USA TODAY: US & Breaking News entered the top 10 in 2 chartsiOSTop Grossing · News · KR · Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers · KR
- 📈USA TODAY: US & Breaking News entered the top 100iOSTop Free · News · KR
- 📈USA TODAY: US & Breaking News entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Magazines & Newspapers · SA
- 📦USA TODAY: US & Breaking News updated to version 8.14.0Android• We've made stability improvements to the app and resolved bugs.
- ✏️USA TODAY: US & Breaking News added hidden keywords: nytiOSwords in the App Store's hidden keyword field (found by probing search)
- 📈USA TODAY: US & Breaking News entered the top 100iOSTop Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers · KR
- 📈USA TODAY: US & Breaking News entered the top 100 in 2 chartsiOSTop Free · Magazines & Newspapers · CA · Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers · KR
- 🆕USA TODAY: US & Breaking News first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited States
- 🆕USA TODAY: US & Breaking News first spotted by AppInsideriOS#30 in Top Grossing · News · United States
- 📦USA TODAY: US & Breaking News version 8.13.2Android• We've made stability improvements to the app and resolved bugs.
- 📦USA TODAY: US & Breaking News version 8.13.2iOSNo release notes
- 🆕USA TODAY: US & Breaking 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.
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
USA TODAY: US & Breaking News downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | – | – |
| Google Play | – | 5M+ Measured |
| Total | – | 5M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where USA TODAY: US & Breaking 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: Ad-led
How USA TODAY: US & Breaking News makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | USA TODAY Premium subscription | |
| 2 | USA TODAY Ad-Free Monthly subscription | |
| 3 | USA TODAY Premium Plus Ad-Free subscription | |
| 4 | USA TODAY Puzzles subscription | |
| 5 | USA TODAY Premium subscription | |
| 6 | Unlimited Digital Access subscription | |
| 7 | USA TODAY Premium Annual subscription | |
| 8 | USA TODAY Premium Monthly + subscription | |
| 9 | USA TODAY Premium Plus Ad-Free subscription | |
| 10 | USA TODAY Puzzles - Yearly subscription |
Hidden keywords
USA TODAY: US & Breaking News shows up in App Store search (US) for 2 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
| Store | Best rank | Charting in | US Top Free | US Top Grossing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | #19 | 9 of 30 countries | #63 | #25 |
| Google Play | #30 | 9 of 23 countries | #100 | #30 |
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 ★ | 242k |
| Google Play | 4.0 ★ | 58k 15k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.4 ★ weighted by ratings | 300k |
What users say about USA TODAY: US & Breaking News
From the 78 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mixed (42% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and recent updates. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Features & content: “great simple app w well written content”
- Ease of use: “great simple app w well written content”
- Fun: “I always enjoy USA today, it has a little of everything”
- Crashes & bugs: “Crosswords not working again”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Doesn’t work well on iPhone”
- Updates: “Latest update crashes on iPad”
- Ads: “Redirected to an ad’s website”
- Price & subscription: “AD FREE Subscription SHOULD BE AD FREE!”
About USA TODAY: US & Breaking News
APP FEATURES
• National and breaking news, including access to 200+ local publications.
• News to the point: Easily keep up with news, sports, money, entertainment, health, and more with quick reads.
• A personalized feed: Pick your favorite subjects in My Topics and receive a curated feed on the For You page.
• eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to 200+ local eNewspapers.
• Puzzles: Play Crossword, QuickCross, and Sudoku (tablet only) to keep your mind sharp.
• Award-winning podcasts: Listen to your favorite USA TODAY NETWORK podcasts on demand.
• Stay up-to-date with election news, analysis, and results.
Subscription Information:
• The USA TODAY app is free to download and all users can access a sampling of free articles every month.
• Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.
More Information:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.usatoday.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.usatoday.com/terms/
• Questions or comments? Visit http://www.usatoday.com/mobile-apps or email: [email protected]
USA TODAY: US & Breaking News App Store
USA TODAY: US & Breaking News is #25 in Magazines & Newspapers Grossing in United States and charting in 9 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
USA TODAY: US & Breaking News on the App Store
App details
USA TODAY: US & Breaking 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 USA TODAY: US & Breaking 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 USA TODAY: US & Breaking News before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How USA TODAY: US & Breaking News makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | USA TODAY Premium subscription | |
| 2 | USA TODAY Ad-Free Monthly subscription | |
| 3 | USA TODAY Premium Plus Ad-Free subscription | |
| 4 | USA TODAY Puzzles subscription | |
| 5 | USA TODAY Premium subscription | |
| 6 | Unlimited Digital Access subscription | |
| 7 | USA TODAY Premium Annual subscription | |
| 8 | USA TODAY Premium Monthly + subscription | |
| 9 | USA TODAY Premium Plus Ad-Free subscription | |
| 10 | USA TODAY Puzzles - Yearly subscription |
Hidden keywords
USA TODAY: US & Breaking News shows up in App Store search (US) for 2 words that appear nowhere in its name, subtitle or developer name, so they are almost certainly in its private keyword field.
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Magazines & NewspapersGrossing | #25 | |
| NewsGrossing | #36 | |
| Magazines & NewspapersGrossing | #29 | |
| Magazines & NewspapersFree | #63 | |
| NewsFree | #110 | |
| Magazines & NewspapersFree | #76 | |
| NewsGrossing | #95 | |
| NewsGrossing | #19 | |
| Magazines & NewspapersGrossing | #20 | |
| NewsGrossing | #48 | |
| Magazines & NewspapersGrossing | #50 | |
| Magazines & NewspapersFree | #63 | |
| Magazines & NewspapersGrossing | #82 | |
| NewsFree | #128 | |
| Magazines & NewspapersFree | #95 | |
| Magazines & NewspapersFree | #188 | |
| Magazines & NewspapersFree | #174 | |
| Magazines & NewspapersFree | #120 |
Apps near USA TODAY: US & Breaking News on the chart
Magazines & Newspapers Grossing, around #25.
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 USA TODAY: US & Breaking News
From the 78 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mixed (42% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for its features and content, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and recent updates. Recent reviews are more negative than earlier ones.
What people like
- Features & content: “great simple app w well written content”
- Ease of use: “great simple app w well written content”
- Fun: “I always enjoy USA today, it has a little of everything”
- Crashes & bugs: “Crosswords not working again”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Doesn’t work well on iPhone”
- Updates: “Latest update crashes on iPad”
- Ads: “Redirected to an ad’s website”
- Price & subscription: “AD FREE Subscription SHOULD BE AD FREE!”
About USA TODAY: US & Breaking News
APP FEATURES
• National and breaking news, including access to 200+ local publications.
• News to the point: Easily keep up with news, sports, money, entertainment, health, and more with quick reads.
• A personalized feed: Pick your favorite subjects in My Topics and receive a curated feed on the For You page.
• eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to 200+ local eNewspapers.
• Puzzles: Play Crossword, QuickCross, and Sudoku (tablet only) to keep your mind sharp.
• Award-winning podcasts: Listen to your favorite USA TODAY NETWORK podcasts on demand.
• Stay up-to-date with election news, analysis, and results.
Subscription Information:
• The USA TODAY app is free to download and all users can access a sampling of free articles every month.
• Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.
More Information:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.usatoday.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.usatoday.com/terms/
• Questions or comments? Visit http://www.usatoday.com/mobile-apps or email: [email protected]
Latest updates
Store changes
What USA TODAY: US & Breaking News changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
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USA TODAY: US & Breaking News Android
USA TODAY: US & Breaking News is #30 in News & Magazines Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 9 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
USA TODAY: US & Breaking News on Google Play
App details
USA TODAY: US & Breaking 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 USA TODAY: US & Breaking 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
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in USA TODAY: US & Breaking News before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: Ad-led
How USA TODAY: US & Breaking News makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | USA TODAY Premium subscription | |
| 2 | USA TODAY Ad-Free Monthly subscription | |
| 3 | USA TODAY Premium Plus Ad-Free subscription | |
| 4 | USA TODAY Puzzles subscription | |
| 5 | USA TODAY Premium subscription | |
| 6 | Unlimited Digital Access subscription | |
| 7 | USA TODAY Premium Annual subscription | |
| 8 | USA TODAY Premium Monthly + subscription | |
| 9 | USA TODAY Premium Plus Ad-Free subscription | |
| 10 | USA TODAY Puzzles - Yearly subscription |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| News & MagazinesGrossing | #30 | |
| News & MagazinesFree | #100 | |
| News & MagazinesGrossing | #72 | |
| News & MagazinesGrossing | #78 | |
| News & MagazinesGrossing | #74 | |
| News & MagazinesGrossing | #78 | |
| News & MagazinesGrossing | #74 | |
| News & MagazinesGrossing | #75 | |
| News & MagazinesGrossing | #76 | |
| News & MagazinesGrossing | #77 |
Apps near USA TODAY: US & Breaking News on the chart
News & Magazines Grossing, around #30.
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 USA TODAY: US & Breaking News
From the 119 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Mixed but leaning positive (72% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and being fun. The main complaints are about ads, and price and subscriptions.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “Your ads pay you enough money”
- Fun: “I enjoy this app very much”
- Ease of use: “easy to navigate and up to date info”
- Features & content: “Excellent variety of unbiased current news!”
Common complaints
- Ads: “The Ads get in the way of everything”
- Price & subscription: “if they don't fix this soon I will cancel my subscription”
- Crashes & bugs: “Glitchy app and awful publication”
- Updates: “Simply won't update the news articles”
About USA TODAY: US & Breaking News
APP FEATURES
• National and breaking news, including access to 200+ local publications.
• News to the point: Easily keep up with news, sports, money, entertainment, health, and more with quick reads.
• A personalized feed: Pick your favorite subjects in My Topics and receive a curated feed on the For You page.
• eNewspaper: Just like our print edition but accessible on your mobile devices. And access to 200+ local eNewspapers.
• Puzzles: Play Crossword, QuickCross, and Sudoku (tablet only) to keep your mind sharp.
• Award-winning podcasts: Listen to your favorite USA TODAY NETWORK podcasts on demand.
• Stay up-to-date with election news, analysis, and results.
Subscription Information:
• The USA TODAY app is free to download and all users can access a sampling of free articles every month.
• Subscriptions are charged to your account at confirmation of purchase and automatically renew each month or year, unless turned off in your account settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. See "Subscription Support" in the app's Settings for more details and customer service contact information.
More Information:
• Privacy Policy: https://cm.usatoday.com/privacy/
• Terms of Service: https://cm.usatoday.com/terms/
• Help Center: https://help.usatoday.com