Consumer Reports: iPhone vs Android
Consumer Reports by Consumer Reports 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.
Shopping GrossingApp Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v3.6.0.9.42, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Consumer Reports downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | – | – |
| Google Play | – | 500k+ Measured |
| Total | – | 500k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
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 Consumer Reports makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Hidden keywords
Consumer Reports shows up in App Store search (US) for 1 word 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 ★ | 64k |
| Google Play | 3.4 ★ | 4.6k 1.6k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.7 ★ weighted by ratings | 69k |
What users say about Consumer Reports
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mostly negative (2% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs.
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “I’ve been a subscriber for years”
- Crashes & bugs: “Two stars for the app not crashing”
- Login & account: “I cannot use the app or sign in on the app”
- Updates: “Last update killed the app”
About Consumer Reports
When you support the work of Consumer Reports through a paid Membership, you’ll also gain access to:
• Unlimited chats with AskCR
• Extra savings with Bill Negotiator
• Exclusive Members-only deals and discounts
• Image Scan to quickly identify, compare, and shop for products
• Ratings and reviews for 10,000+ products and services
• Smarter purchases with tools like Best Time to Buy and CR Recommended
• Additional Member benefits and access to exclusive partnerships
As a nonprofit and independent organization, CR purchases every product we test and never accepts advertising, ensuring you get unbiased insights from your product research. Make confident buying decisions with trusted reviews, personalized recommendations, and expert shopping guides.
Your purchase of a Consumer Reports Membership also gives you full access to Consumer Reports Online (consumerreports.org), where you’ll find additional tools and benefits designed to simplify your product decisions, make smarter choices for your family, and save time and money.
Not a Member?
Sign up for a Digital CR membership directly in the app for monthly or annual access to all Membership features.
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Consumer Reports iPhone
Consumer Reports is #9 in Shopping Grossing in United States and charting in 2 of 24 countries we track.
Updated 27 Sep 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026 Shopping GrossingConsumer Reports on the App Store
App details
Consumer Reports downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Consumer Reports before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Consumer Reports makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Hidden keywords
Consumer Reports shows up in App Store search (US) for 1 word 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.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ShoppingGrossing | #9 |
| Canada | ShoppingGrossing | #7 |
Apps near Consumer Reports on the chart
Shopping Grossing, around #9.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about Consumer Reports
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mostly negative (2% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs.
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “I’ve been a subscriber for years”
- Crashes & bugs: “Two stars for the app not crashing”
- Login & account: “I cannot use the app or sign in on the app”
- Updates: “Last update killed the app”
About Consumer Reports
When you support the work of Consumer Reports through a paid Membership, you’ll also gain access to:
• Unlimited chats with AskCR
• Extra savings with Bill Negotiator
• Exclusive Members-only deals and discounts
• Image Scan to quickly identify, compare, and shop for products
• Ratings and reviews for 10,000+ products and services
• Smarter purchases with tools like Best Time to Buy and CR Recommended
• Additional Member benefits and access to exclusive partnerships
As a nonprofit and independent organization, CR purchases every product we test and never accepts advertising, ensuring you get unbiased insights from your product research. Make confident buying decisions with trusted reviews, personalized recommendations, and expert shopping guides.
Your purchase of a Consumer Reports Membership also gives you full access to Consumer Reports Online (consumerreports.org), where you’ll find additional tools and benefits designed to simplify your product decisions, make smarter choices for your family, and save time and money.
Not a Member?
Sign up for a Digital CR membership directly in the app for monthly or annual access to all Membership features.
Download now and make confident decisions with Consumer Reports by your side!
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Consumer Reports Android
Consumer Reports is #7 in Shopping Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 1 of 15 countries we track.
Updated 27 Sep 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Shopping GrossingConsumer Reports on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v3.6.0.9.42, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Consumer Reports downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Consumer Reports before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Consumer Reports makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 15 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ShoppingGrossing | #7 |
Apps near Consumer Reports on the chart
Shopping Grossing, around #7.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about Consumer Reports
From the 100 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Mostly negative (36% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and being useful. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and login and account problems.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “Subscribe and get this app”
- Useful: “Useful purchasing research”
- Login & account: “I have never been able to log in to the app”
- Ease of use: “Easy to find the Item You're looking For”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “cannot cancel subscription”
- Login & account: “Password not working again”
- Crashes & bugs: “Password not working again”
- Updates: “I just updated the app, and now it does not search correctly”
About Consumer Reports
When you support the work of Consumer Reports through a paid Membership, you’ll also gain access to:
• Unlimited chats with AskCR
• Extra savings with Bill Negotiator
• Exclusive Members-only deals and discounts
• Image Scan to quickly identify, compare, and shop for products
• Ratings and reviews for 10,000+ products and services
• Smarter purchases with tools like Best Time to Buy and CR Recommended
• Additional Member benefits and access to exclusive partnerships
As a nonprofit and independent organization, CR purchases every product we test and never accepts advertising, ensuring you get unbiased insights from your product research. Make confident buying decisions with trusted reviews, personalized recommendations, and expert shopping guides.
Your purchase of a Consumer Reports Membership also gives you full access to Consumer Reports Online (consumerreports.org), where you’ll find additional tools and benefits designed to simplify your product decisions, make smarter choices for your family, and save time and money.
Not a Member?
Sign up for a Digital CR membership directly in the app for monthly or annual access to all Membership features.
Download now and make confident decisions with Consumer Reports by your side!