The Boston Globe: iPhone vs Android
The Boston Globe by BOSTON GLOBE MEDIA PARTNERS, LLC 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.
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The Boston Globe downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | – | – |
| Google Play | – | 100k+ Measured |
| Total | – | 100k+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where The Boston Globe'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 The Boston Globe makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.6 ★ | 43k |
| Google Play | 4.7 ★ | 1.1k 349 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.6 ★ weighted by ratings | 44k |
What users say about The Boston Globe
From the 50 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mostly negative (30% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for few ads, and being easy to use. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and missing features or content.
What people like
- Ads: “When I am scrolling, I frequently and annoyingly can’t help having my finger click on an ad that takes me away from my article”
- Ease of use: “It was easier to get around the paper!”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “I didn’t even know we’re being charged to me”
- Features & content: “Epaper feature does not work”
- Crashes & bugs: “Bad bugs for readers trying to stay engaged”
- Login & account: “Constant struggle to login”
About The Boston Globe
Updated with a new design and experience, Globe app users can read, watch, and comment on the latest news from New England’s largest newsroom.
• Download the app and discover local stories from The Boston Globe, Globe New Hampshire, and Globe Rhode Island.
• Engage with groundbreaking journalism from the Spotlight Team.
• Enjoy thought-provoking opinion and analysis from Globe columnists.
• Explore impactful features from Globe Magazine and in-depth coverage of Boston sports.
• Stay informed with Boston Globe Today, our daily TV show that takes you beyond the headlines.
APP FEATURES
• Customize notifications so you always have the latest updates about the topics you care about.
• Save articles to read later, even when your device is offline.
• Share your thoughts on articles and join the online discussion with in-app commenting.
• Go beyond the headlines with videos from Boston Globe Today.
Plus More!
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