Sling Downloads & RevenueSling: Live TV, Sports & News · App Store & Google Play
Sling: Live TV, Sports & News gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Sling: Live TV, Sports & News by Sling TV, LLC is on App Store and Google Play. Active Users (MAU & DAU), Downloads, rankings, keywords, revenue, and rating totals.
Sling: Live TV, Sports & News update history & changes
Last change · 26 events since 20 Jan 2015Full timeline ↓Full timeline · 26 events
- 📦Sling: Live TV, Sports & News updated to version 9.48.0iOSBugfixes
- 🔎Sling: Live TV, Sports & News reached Top 10 for “espn”Android#10 in United States search · popularity 95
- 📦Sling: Live TV, Sports & News updated to version 9.47.1iOSBug fixes and performance improvement.
- 📦Sling: Live TV, Sports & News updated to version 9.46.0iOSBugfixes
- 📦Sling: Live TV, Sports & News updated to version 9.5.169AndroidNo release notes
- 📦Sling: Live TV, Sports & News: now updating weeklyAndroid4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- 📦Sling: Live TV, Sports & News updated to version 9.45.0iOSBug fixes.
- 📦Sling: Live TV, Sports & News: now updating weeklyiOS4 updates in 30 days, after a quiet two months
- ✏️Sling: Live TV, Sports & News: new iPad screenshotsiOS· US
- ✏️Sling: Live TV, Sports & News: new screenshotsiOS3 screenshots (was 3) · US
- 📦Sling: Live TV, Sports & News updated to version 9.5.166AndroidImprovements to speed and stability.
- 📦Sling: Live TV, Sports & News updated to version 9.44.0iOSBugfixes
- 📦Sling: Live TV, Sports & News updated to version 9.5.162AndroidNo release notes
- ✏️Sling: Live TV, Sports & News: description updatediOS· US
- ✏️Sling: Live TV, Sports & News: new screenshotsiOS3 screenshots (was 4) · US
- 📦Sling: Live TV, Sports & News updated to version 9.42.1iOSBug fixes
- ✏️Sling: Live TV, Sports & News: new screenshotsAndroid12 screenshots (was 12) · US
- 📈Sling: Live TV, Sports & News entered the top 100iOSTop Free · Entertainment · US
- 📦Sling: Live TV, Sports & News updated to version 9.42.0iOSBug fixes
- 🆕Sling: Live TV, Sports & News first spotted by AppInsiderAndroidUnited States
- 🆕Sling: Live TV, Sports & News first spotted by AppInsideriOS#34 in Top Grossing · Entertainment · United States
- 📦Sling: Live TV, Sports & News updated to version 9.5.156AndroidNo release notes
- 📦Sling: Live TV, Sports & News version 9.41.3iOSNo release notes
- 📦Sling: Live TV, Sports & News version 9.5.92AndroidImprovements to speed and stability.
- 🆕Sling: Live TV, Sports & News released on Google PlayAndroid
- 🆕Sling: Live TV, Sports & 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
Sling: Live TV, Sports & News downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 10k+ | – |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 10k+ Confidence | 10M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Sling: Live TV, Sports & 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: In-app purchase-led
How Sling: Live TV, Sports & 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 | #36 | 1 of 30 countries | #125 | #36 |
| Google Play | #16 | 1 of 23 countries | #73 | #16 |
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 | 4.6 ★ | 254k |
| Google Play | 4.5 ★ | 108k 42k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.6 ★ weighted by ratings | 362k |
What users say about Sling: Live TV, Sports & News
From the 87 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mostly negative (28% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and its features and content. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “I love sling the price is great!”
- Features & content: “I like the options for Sling”
- Updates: “App updated as of 9/17/26”
- Ease of use: “Sling is so easy to work with”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “I pay for Orange and Blue”
- Crashes & bugs: “AppleTV remote not working well”
- Ads: “Day Pass advertising is not true”
- Features & content: “Misleading day-pass option”
About Sling: Live TV, Sports & News
Sling TV Channel Lineups
Choose from multiple base subscriptions, with the flexibility to change based on your viewing needs.
Add Extra TV channel collections based on your interests.
Plus, hundreds of free Live TV channels, with Sling Freestream.
Live Sports
Sling TV has live sports you can’t do without. Watch NCAA college basketball, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, college football, MLS soccer, golf, NASCAR, combat sports and more. From college games to pro, soccer to football, it’s all on Sling TV!
Live News
Sling keeps you up to date on breaking news and get the latest news headlines in the U.S and around the world. Add the News Extra package to get breaking news from trusted national networks, financial and economic news and diverse news channels.
Shows, Movies, and Premium Streaming Services
Stream today’s most popular shows and movies live and On Demand. Sign up and start watching your favorite channels or customize your channel lineup with premium streaming services.
Free Live TV Channels, Shows, Movies and News
Stay informed and entertained with thousands of hours of FREE live TV channels and On Demand TV and movies with Sling Freestream. No credit card required. Stream full seasons of hit shows, watch free movies and see what’s trending for paid Sling subscribers. Simply sign up for a Sling Freestream account on our website and get started with your free TV streaming experience!
Lifestyle
Get your daily dose of gossip, home envy, competition and reality drama, all from the comfort of your couch.
Sling: Live TV, Sports & News App Store
Sling: Live TV, Sports & News gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Sling: Live TV, Sports & News is #36 in Entertainment Grossing in United States and charting in 1 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Sling: Live TV, Sports & News on the App Store
App details
Sling: Live TV, Sports & 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 Sling: Live TV, Sports & 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 Sling: Live TV, Sports & News before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Sling: Live TV, Sports & 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 |
|---|---|---|
| EntertainmentGrossing | #36 | |
| EntertainmentFree | #125 |
Apps near Sling: Live TV, Sports & News on the chart
Entertainment Grossing, around #36.
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 Sling: Live TV, Sports & News
From the 87 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mostly negative (28% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and its features and content. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “I love sling the price is great!”
- Features & content: “I like the options for Sling”
- Updates: “App updated as of 9/17/26”
- Ease of use: “Sling is so easy to work with”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “I pay for Orange and Blue”
- Crashes & bugs: “AppleTV remote not working well”
- Ads: “Day Pass advertising is not true”
- Features & content: “Misleading day-pass option”
About Sling: Live TV, Sports & News
Sling TV Channel Lineups
Choose from multiple base subscriptions, with the flexibility to change based on your viewing needs.
Add Extra TV channel collections based on your interests.
Plus, hundreds of free Live TV channels, with Sling Freestream.
Live Sports
Sling TV has live sports you can’t do without. Watch NCAA college basketball, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, college football, MLS soccer, golf, NASCAR, combat sports and more. From college games to pro, soccer to football, it’s all on Sling TV!
Live News
Sling keeps you up to date on breaking news and get the latest news headlines in the U.S and around the world. Add the News Extra package to get breaking news from trusted national networks, financial and economic news and diverse news channels.
Shows, Movies, and Premium Streaming Services
Stream today’s most popular shows and movies live and On Demand. Sign up and start watching your favorite channels or customize your channel lineup with premium streaming services.
Free Live TV Channels, Shows, Movies and News
Stay informed and entertained with thousands of hours of FREE live TV channels and On Demand TV and movies with Sling Freestream. No credit card required. Stream full seasons of hit shows, watch free movies and see what’s trending for paid Sling subscribers. Simply sign up for a Sling Freestream account on our website and get started with your free TV streaming experience!
Lifestyle
Get your daily dose of gossip, home envy, competition and reality drama, all from the comfort of your couch.
Latest updates
Store changes
What Sling: Live TV, Sports & News changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.
Sling: Live TV + Freestream Android
Sling: Live TV + Freestream gets 10k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, November 2026, rounded down to a band).
Sling: Live TV + Freestream is #16 in Entertainment Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 1 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 9 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Sling: Live TV + Freestream on Google Play
App details
Sling: Live TV + Freestream 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 Sling: Live TV + Freestream'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 Sling: Live TV + Freestream before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How Sling: Live TV + Freestream 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 |
|---|---|---|
| EntertainmentGrossing | #16 | |
| All AppsGrossing | #52 | |
| EntertainmentFree | #73 |
Apps near Sling: Live TV + Freestream on the chart
Entertainment Grossing, around #16.
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 Sling: Live TV + Freestream
From the 200 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Mixed (42% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being fun, and good value. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Fun: “Enjoy watching MSNOW 24/7”
- Price & subscription: “Great selection and prices”
- Features & content: “Great selection and prices”
- Ease of use: “great variety and easy to use”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “But you can't beat the price”
- Crashes & bugs: “Screen freezes constantly”
- Ads: “they have more commercials than programming”
- Speed & performance: “app is slow, it crashes all the time”
About Sling: Live TV + Freestream
The TV you love for a price you’ll love. Stream live sports, news, popular shows, movies & more. Get customizable channel packages, 120K+ movies and shows On Demand and 50 hours of DVR storage included. No hidden fees and no long-term contracts. Pause or customize your service at any time.
Sports
Sling has the live sports you can’t do without. Stream college basketball, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, UFC, boxing, cricket, college football, MLS, golf, NASCAR and more. Catch your favorite games from the pitch to the gridiron, it’s all on Sling!
News
Sling keeps you up to date on breaking news.
Entertainment
Stream today’s most popular shows and movies live and On Demand.
Lifestyle
Get your daily dose of gossip, home envy, competition and reality drama. Take on DIY projects and satisfy your cravings for new recipes.
Kids’ Shows
There’s plenty for the whole family to watch.
International
Sling is one of the best international streaming services in the U.S., offering programs in 22 languages, including Spanish, Hindi & Arabic.
Watch More On Demand
Choose from over 120K binge-worthy shows and movies. Access hundreds of titles available for instant viewing, rent new blockbuster movies, or purchase the biggest live pay-per-view events to stream on your favorite devices.
Never Miss a Moment
Enjoy 50 hours of DVR storage at no extra cost, or upgrade to Unlimited DVR to build the ultimate library. From live sports to breaking news, just hit record and watch your favorites whenever you’re ready.
Sling Freestream
Stay informed and entertained with thousands of hours of FREE live and On Demand TV with Sling Freestream. No credit card required. Stream full seasons of hit shows, watch free movies and see what’s trending for paid Sling subscribers.
Download the Sling app on your favorite devices. Sign up and start watching today.
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Store changes
What Sling: Live TV + Freestream changed on its store page: name, icon, screenshots, price, size, languages, requirements.