Republic World Digital: iPhone vs Android
Breakout app #24 · Androidold app, new surge8 years old
Republic World Digital gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Republic World Digital by SARG Global Digital Private Limited 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.
Rating
4.4 ★
115k ratings, both stores
Measured
Best rank now
#22
iPhone · 
News Free
News FreeMeasured
App Store
App details
App ID
1326556994
Publisher
ARG Outlier Media Asianet News Private Limited
Publisher country
India
On the store since
Dec 2017
8 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 13.0+
iPhone 6s and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
12+
6 content notes below
Languages
1
EN
Size
56 MB
Content notesInfrequent/Mild Sexual Content and NudityInfrequent/Mild Simulated GamblingInfrequent/Mild Medical/Treatment InformationInfrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or ReferencesInfrequent/Mild Realistic ViolenceInfrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive Themes
Google Play
App details
App ID
com.republicworld
Publisher
SARG GLOBAL DIGITAL PRIVATE LIMITED
Publisher country
India
Content rating
Everyone
Republic World Digital downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 1k+ | 100k+ |
| Google Play | 5k+ | 1M+ Measured |
| Total | 5k+ Confidence | 1M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
iPhone: chart positions and rating growth per country, anchored on its own Android downloads; lifetime from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Google Play: the daily change in its exact install count. The total adds every store.
Where Republic World Digital'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.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Business model: Ad-led
How Republic World Digital makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Ads · 210 ad networks
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 3.0 ★ | 553 |
| Google Play | 4.4 ★ | 114k 537 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.4 ★ weighted by ratings | 115k |
What users say about Republic World Digital
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mixed (38% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for easy sign-in, and its features and content. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and login and account problems. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Login & account: “But I am not sure why I need to sign in”
- Features & content
- Connection & sync: “Ever with 200 MBPS WIFI I see frequent hourglass”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Bugs not fixed for months”
- Login & account: “Why do I login to see news?”
- Updates: “No updates in news for months”
- Ads: “Why lots of advertisements?”
About Republic World Digital
Republic World Digital is the official app of India’s #1 News Network, Republic. It is your one-download solution to get a daily news fix of breaking news, headlines, round-the-clock access to Arnab Goswami and our other top news anchors, Live TV in HD, viral stories, power-packed opinion, trending videos, agenda-setting exclusives and all the action from the quarters of Sports and Glitz; and a lot, lot more from the Republic news center. Everything just got easier with the tap of just one button, the R.
Created with cutting edge technology, this free news app is lightest on your phone and heaviest on the news. First-in-category innovations that you simply have to experience are: Interactive Debate, Live, Non-Stop.
Republic World Digital gives you access to News in Hindi, English and Bengali.
Tired of clunky comment boxes? Frustrated that you can’t participate in the debate? With the Republic World App, joining The Debate with Arnab or firing in your opinion on Live TV is as easy as chatting. The Republic World App’s interactive live video experience is unprecedented in news media.
Revolutionary Vertical Video Streaming: Tired of twisting and turning your device as you stream? For the first-time-ever, Live Video news optimised for your phone’s screen. Through Super Prime Time (9pm to 11pm IST), experience The Debate with Arnab Goswami on your mobile phone in a visual format curated specifically for your mobile device.
Talk to Arnab. 24x7: The only place you can catch Arnab online is on Republic World. Users can interact with Republic TV’s Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami round-the-clock on the hottest and most trending topics of the day. Ask him your questions, counter him with your opinion, pick a side and be heard on his Debate.
Widest range of stories. Customised for YOU: Beating the clutter, the Republic World App brings to you the zippiest content from across the globe-- and it is all curated with complete customisation for YOU. Whether it is politics, global, glitz & gossip, sports, business, regional, social, or all your go-to habits-- we’ve got you covered.
R. Bharat & R.Bangla: Don’t let language be a bar! Experience the democratisation of news and information like never before with R.Bharat , Republic in Hindi and R. Bangla Republic in Bengali -- the only hub for India’s vast Hindi and Bengali-first story-loving audience.
Indulge your go-to Habits: Sports, business, innovation, lifestyle, travel, wheels, music, gadgets! Whatever gets your mind racing or your heart pounding; whatever sets your feet tapping or your adrenaline pumping -- the Republic World Digital App is the only download you need! Fuelled by our domain-expert editorial team.
your habits are more YOU than ever before.
Sign into the Republic World App and get onboard. Lightest on your phone, heaviest on the news.
Created with cutting edge technology, this free news app is lightest on your phone and heaviest on the news. First-in-category innovations that you simply have to experience are: Interactive Debate, Live, Non-Stop.
Republic World Digital gives you access to News in Hindi, English and Bengali.
Tired of clunky comment boxes? Frustrated that you can’t participate in the debate? With the Republic World App, joining The Debate with Arnab or firing in your opinion on Live TV is as easy as chatting. The Republic World App’s interactive live video experience is unprecedented in news media.
Revolutionary Vertical Video Streaming: Tired of twisting and turning your device as you stream? For the first-time-ever, Live Video news optimised for your phone’s screen. Through Super Prime Time (9pm to 11pm IST), experience The Debate with Arnab Goswami on your mobile phone in a visual format curated specifically for your mobile device.
Talk to Arnab. 24x7: The only place you can catch Arnab online is on Republic World. Users can interact with Republic TV’s Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami round-the-clock on the hottest and most trending topics of the day. Ask him your questions, counter him with your opinion, pick a side and be heard on his Debate.
Widest range of stories. Customised for YOU: Beating the clutter, the Republic World App brings to you the zippiest content from across the globe-- and it is all curated with complete customisation for YOU. Whether it is politics, global, glitz & gossip, sports, business, regional, social, or all your go-to habits-- we’ve got you covered.
R. Bharat & R.Bangla: Don’t let language be a bar! Experience the democratisation of news and information like never before with R.Bharat , Republic in Hindi and R. Bangla Republic in Bengali -- the only hub for India’s vast Hindi and Bengali-first story-loving audience.
Indulge your go-to Habits: Sports, business, innovation, lifestyle, travel, wheels, music, gadgets! Whatever gets your mind racing or your heart pounding; whatever sets your feet tapping or your adrenaline pumping -- the Republic World Digital App is the only download you need! Fuelled by our domain-expert editorial team.
your habits are more YOU than ever before.
Sign into the Republic World App and get onboard. Lightest on your phone, heaviest on the news.
Republic World Digital iPhone
Breakout app #24 · Androidold app, new surge8 years old
Republic World Digital gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Republic World Digital is #22 in News Free in India and charting in 2 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperSARG Global Digital Private Limited
CategoryNews
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 3.0 (553)
Version3.4.1
Age rating12+
First seen by us 25 Sep 2026
25 Sep 2026Installs (est.)100k+ worldwide
Rating
3.0 ★
553 ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#22
News FreeMeasured
Republic World Digital on the App Store
App details
App ID
1326556994
Publisher
ARG Outlier Media Asianet News Private Limited
Publisher country
India
On the store since
Dec 2017
8 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 13.0+
iPhone 6s and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
12+
6 content notes below
Languages
1
EN
Size
56 MB
Content notesInfrequent/Mild Sexual Content and NudityInfrequent/Mild Simulated GamblingInfrequent/Mild Medical/Treatment InformationInfrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or ReferencesInfrequent/Mild Realistic ViolenceInfrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive Themes
Republic World Digital downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Apple publishes no download counts. iPhone downloads come from chart positions and daily rating growth per country, calibrated on Google Play install counts; lifetime installs from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where Republic World Digital'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.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Business model: Ad-led
How Republic World Digital makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Ads · 210 ad networks
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| India | NewsFree | #22 |
 United Arab Emirates | NewsFree | #86 |
Apps near Republic World Digital on the chart
News Free, around #22.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
3.0 ★
553 ratings
Measured
Ratings
553
Measured
What users say about Republic World Digital
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mixed (38% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for easy sign-in, and its features and content. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and login and account problems. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Login & account: “But I am not sure why I need to sign in”
- Features & content
- Connection & sync: “Ever with 200 MBPS WIFI I see frequent hourglass”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Bugs not fixed for months”
- Login & account: “Why do I login to see news?”
- Updates: “No updates in news for months”
- Ads: “Why lots of advertisements?”
About Republic World Digital
Republic World Digital is the official app of India’s #1 News Network, Republic. It is your one-download solution to get a daily news fix of breaking news, headlines, round-the-clock access to Arnab Goswami and our other top news anchors, Live TV in HD, viral stories, power-packed opinion, trending videos, agenda-setting exclusives and all the action from the quarters of Sports and Glitz; and a lot, lot more from the Republic news center. Everything just got easier with the tap of just one button, the R.
Created with cutting edge technology, this free news app is lightest on your phone and heaviest on the news. First-in-category innovations that you simply have to experience are: Interactive Debate, Live, Non-Stop.
Republic World Digital gives you access to News in Hindi, English and Bengali.
Tired of clunky comment boxes? Frustrated that you can’t participate in the debate? With the Republic World App, joining The Debate with Arnab or firing in your opinion on Live TV is as easy as chatting. The Republic World App’s interactive live video experience is unprecedented in news media.
Revolutionary Vertical Video Streaming: Tired of twisting and turning your device as you stream? For the first-time-ever, Live Video news optimised for your phone’s screen. Through Super Prime Time (9pm to 11pm IST), experience The Debate with Arnab Goswami on your mobile phone in a visual format curated specifically for your mobile device.
Talk to Arnab. 24x7: The only place you can catch Arnab online is on Republic World. Users can interact with Republic TV’s Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami round-the-clock on the hottest and most trending topics of the day. Ask him your questions, counter him with your opinion, pick a side and be heard on his Debate.
Widest range of stories. Customised for YOU: Beating the clutter, the Republic World App brings to you the zippiest content from across the globe-- and it is all curated with complete customisation for YOU. Whether it is politics, global, glitz & gossip, sports, business, regional, social, or all your go-to habits-- we’ve got you covered.
R. Bharat & R.Bangla: Don’t let language be a bar! Experience the democratisation of news and information like never before with R.Bharat , Republic in Hindi and R. Bangla Republic in Bengali -- the only hub for India’s vast Hindi and Bengali-first story-loving audience.
Indulge your go-to Habits: Sports, business, innovation, lifestyle, travel, wheels, music, gadgets! Whatever gets your mind racing or your heart pounding; whatever sets your feet tapping or your adrenaline pumping -- the Republic World Digital App is the only download you need! Fuelled by our domain-expert editorial team.
your habits are more YOU than ever before.
Sign into the Republic World App and get onboard. Lightest on your phone, heaviest on the news.
Created with cutting edge technology, this free news app is lightest on your phone and heaviest on the news. First-in-category innovations that you simply have to experience are: Interactive Debate, Live, Non-Stop.
Republic World Digital gives you access to News in Hindi, English and Bengali.
Tired of clunky comment boxes? Frustrated that you can’t participate in the debate? With the Republic World App, joining The Debate with Arnab or firing in your opinion on Live TV is as easy as chatting. The Republic World App’s interactive live video experience is unprecedented in news media.
Revolutionary Vertical Video Streaming: Tired of twisting and turning your device as you stream? For the first-time-ever, Live Video news optimised for your phone’s screen. Through Super Prime Time (9pm to 11pm IST), experience The Debate with Arnab Goswami on your mobile phone in a visual format curated specifically for your mobile device.
Talk to Arnab. 24x7: The only place you can catch Arnab online is on Republic World. Users can interact with Republic TV’s Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami round-the-clock on the hottest and most trending topics of the day. Ask him your questions, counter him with your opinion, pick a side and be heard on his Debate.
Widest range of stories. Customised for YOU: Beating the clutter, the Republic World App brings to you the zippiest content from across the globe-- and it is all curated with complete customisation for YOU. Whether it is politics, global, glitz & gossip, sports, business, regional, social, or all your go-to habits-- we’ve got you covered.
R. Bharat & R.Bangla: Don’t let language be a bar! Experience the democratisation of news and information like never before with R.Bharat , Republic in Hindi and R. Bangla Republic in Bengali -- the only hub for India’s vast Hindi and Bengali-first story-loving audience.
Indulge your go-to Habits: Sports, business, innovation, lifestyle, travel, wheels, music, gadgets! Whatever gets your mind racing or your heart pounding; whatever sets your feet tapping or your adrenaline pumping -- the Republic World Digital App is the only download you need! Fuelled by our domain-expert editorial team.
your habits are more YOU than ever before.
Sign into the Republic World App and get onboard. Lightest on your phone, heaviest on the news.
Latest updates
3.4.1
General UI enhancement and performance optimizations.
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Republic Android
Breakout app #24 · Androidold app, new surge8 years old
Republic gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
Republic is #29 in News & Magazines Free on Google Play in India and charting in 1 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperRepublic World
CategoryNews & Magazines
PriceFree
Released
Installs1M+
Rating★ 4.4 (114k)
Updated
Content ratingEveryone
Rating
4.4 ★
114k ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#29
News & Magazines FreeMeasured
Republic on Google Play
App details
App ID
com.republicworld
Publisher
SARG GLOBAL DIGITAL PRIVATE LIMITED
Publisher country
India
Content rating
Everyone
Republic downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Google Play shows an exact lifetime install count; downloads per day are its daily change (measured). When Play hasn't refreshed the count, they come from new ratings and Top Free chart positions. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where Republic'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.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Business model: Ad-led
How Republic makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Ads · 210 ad networks
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| India | News & MagazinesFree | #29 |
Apps near Republic on the chart
News & Magazines Free, around #29.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Rating
4.4 ★
114k ratings
Measured
Ratings
114k
Measured
Written reviews
537
Measured
About Republic
REPUBLIC is Republic Media Network’s official video news app. The application hosts all of Republic’s Livestreams and Video content across formats and genres of breaking news, raw footage, Arnab’s most popular videos, exclusive reportage, interviews, podcasts, trending short form videos, clips going viral, Nation First content, epic speeches and the latest updates from India and around the world.
Built as a video-first news experience with direct interactivity with India’s most loved news network, Republic’s app brings live broadcasts, breaking coverage, interviews, debates, analysis, explainers and exclusive programming together in one app – across languages making it easier for users to toggle between their preferred feeds.
100% VIDEO NEWS APP
Republic’s App is a 100% video experience. Watch LIVE TV across languages or schedule your desired programming for a time slot that works for you, dip into breaking news reports, watch the biggest interviews and debates, or simply dive into the endless scroll on the Shorts Section– the App is powered by a totally video-first experience.
ONE DESTINATION FOR ALL REPUBLIC LIVE STREAMS
All Republic’s livestreams across English, Hindi, Bangla and Kannada in one place. Toggle between them at a click of a button.
ONE APP, MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
Enjoy news and video content in English, Hindi and Bengali, making it easier to stay informed in your preferred language.
BIG & BREAKING
Go straight to major stories and breaking developments across India’s Number 1 News Network. Get the latest breaking news and real-time updates as major stories develop. Stay informed about important events across India and the globe.
ENDLESS SHORTS
The App packs in an endless scroll of Short form vertical videos to give users a fast and comprehensive feed of all that’s making, breaking and trending in news affairs across genres in India and the world.
ARNAB'S MOST POPULAR
Explore popular video content featuring all things Arnab – so you don’t miss a beat.
ASK ARNAB DIRECT
You can ask your question and converse with Arnab, directly via the App. This feature allows users to reach India’s most popular journalist directly, be a part of his on-air shows, and sync with him on editorial matters.
RAW FOOTAGE
Watch Republic large repository of on-ground raw video footage that brings you closer to events as they unfold.
100% NATIONALISM
Build on the principle of going directly to the user instead of big tech middlemen controlling the algo, experience all of Republic’s 100% nationalistic content across languages – all on one app.
BREAKING NEWS NOTIFICATIONS
Receive timely notifications for major breaking news and important developments, so you can stay up to speed on stories that matter to you.
CONTINUE WATCHING FEATURE
Pick up where you left off and continue watching videos and programmes without having to search again, or go into the loop of rewinds and forwards.
MOST STREAMED
Discover Republic streams that have maxed out on th
Built as a video-first news experience with direct interactivity with India’s most loved news network, Republic’s app brings live broadcasts, breaking coverage, interviews, debates, analysis, explainers and exclusive programming together in one app – across languages making it easier for users to toggle between their preferred feeds.
100% VIDEO NEWS APP
Republic’s App is a 100% video experience. Watch LIVE TV across languages or schedule your desired programming for a time slot that works for you, dip into breaking news reports, watch the biggest interviews and debates, or simply dive into the endless scroll on the Shorts Section– the App is powered by a totally video-first experience.
ONE DESTINATION FOR ALL REPUBLIC LIVE STREAMS
All Republic’s livestreams across English, Hindi, Bangla and Kannada in one place. Toggle between them at a click of a button.
ONE APP, MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
Enjoy news and video content in English, Hindi and Bengali, making it easier to stay informed in your preferred language.
BIG & BREAKING
Go straight to major stories and breaking developments across India’s Number 1 News Network. Get the latest breaking news and real-time updates as major stories develop. Stay informed about important events across India and the globe.
ENDLESS SHORTS
The App packs in an endless scroll of Short form vertical videos to give users a fast and comprehensive feed of all that’s making, breaking and trending in news affairs across genres in India and the world.
ARNAB'S MOST POPULAR
Explore popular video content featuring all things Arnab – so you don’t miss a beat.
ASK ARNAB DIRECT
You can ask your question and converse with Arnab, directly via the App. This feature allows users to reach India’s most popular journalist directly, be a part of his on-air shows, and sync with him on editorial matters.
RAW FOOTAGE
Watch Republic large repository of on-ground raw video footage that brings you closer to events as they unfold.
100% NATIONALISM
Build on the principle of going directly to the user instead of big tech middlemen controlling the algo, experience all of Republic’s 100% nationalistic content across languages – all on one app.
BREAKING NEWS NOTIFICATIONS
Receive timely notifications for major breaking news and important developments, so you can stay up to speed on stories that matter to you.
CONTINUE WATCHING FEATURE
Pick up where you left off and continue watching videos and programmes without having to search again, or go into the loop of rewinds and forwards.
MOST STREAMED
Discover Republic streams that have maxed out on th
Store changes
What Republic changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
Description updated
Short description updated
New screenshots
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