The Hindu : India & World News: iPhone vs Android
The Hindu : India & World News gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, September 2026, rounded down to a band).
The Hindu : India & World News by THG Publishing 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
4.2 ★
357k ratings, both stores
Measured
Best rank now
#9
iPhone · 
News Free
News FreeMeasured
App Store
App details
App ID
771672321
Publisher
THG Publishing Private Limited
Content rating
4+
Google Play
App details
App ID
com.mobstac.thehindu
Publisher
THG Publishing Private Limited
Content rating
Everyone
The Hindu : India & World News downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 100+ | 1M+ |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 10M+ 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 The Hindu : India & World 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.
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.
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 Hindu : India & World News makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
SubscriptionsIn-app purchasesAds
Subscriptions
/mo
of revenue
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | The Hindu Digital - 1 Month subscription | |
| 2 | The Hindu Digital - 1 Year subscription | |
| 3 | All Access Pass - 1 Month subscription | |
| 4 | All Access Pass - 1 Year subscription | |
| 5 | Annual Plan subscription | |
| 6 | All Access Pass subscription | |
| 7 | The Hindu Combo-Digital+ePaper subscription | |
| 8 | The Hindu UPSC Special Pack | |
| 9 | 3 Months Plan subscription | |
| 10 | The Hindu ePaper+Digital subscription |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.5 ★ | 137 |
| Google Play | 4.2 ★ | 357k 1.8k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.2 ★ weighted by ratings | 357k |
About The Hindu : India & World News
Stay updated with The Hindu News app, the definitive source for breaking news and comprehensive coverage from India and the world. Whether it's political news, business updates, cricket and other sports coverage, latest technology updates, or current events, The Hindu delivers live, accurate and reliable news directly to your device.
Don’t fall for sensationalised or fake news shared online. Read and share accurate updates with friends and family through The Hindu News app. Download it today!
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Sports
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ABOUT THE PUBLISHER:
THG PUBLISHING PRIVATE LIMITED: Today, The Hindu Group has a slew of print and digital publications. Some of the top publications include:
The Hindu (English news daily)
The Hindu ePaper & Businessline ePaper
Businessline (Business daily)
Frontline (Fortnightly national magazine)
Sportstar (Sports magazine)
SUBSCRIPTIONS
• The Hindu premium access is now available as recurring subscriptions that renew after the durations of 1 month (₹299 / $4.99), and 1 year (₹2399/$49.99). The All Access Pass, which gives your premium access to not only The Hindu and its epape
Don’t fall for sensationalised or fake news shared online. Read and share accurate updates with friends and family through The Hindu News app. Download it today!
News Coverage
Breaking News
Get instant notifications on breaking news stories as they happen. No matter where you live, you can be the first to know about major events and developments from Indian shores and around the globe with express live blogs and articles.
Politics
Stay informed about the latest political news updates India, including elections, policy changes, government decisions, and political events.
Business and Economy
Understand the economic landscape with our detailed business news analysis. From market trends to financial reports, stay updated on the latest Market & Business News, India News, Stock Market, Finance, Sensex - BSE India, Nifty- NSE India, economy and corporate news. Learn about shares and make informed decisions before investing your money.
Current Events
Follow stories on social issues, policy changes, significant global events and daily current affairs for UPSC and other competitive exam preparations.
Technology
Stay ahead of the times with updates of India’s latest gadgets, innovations, and tech trends from around the globe. Read reviews, analyses, and news on innovations and cutting-edge technology.
Sports
Follow your favourite sports and teams with our extensive sports coverage. Get live scores, match reports, and expert analysis on cricket, football, tennis, and more.
International News
Get a global perspective with news from around the world. Keep yourself updated on the latest geopolitical events from Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Palestine conflict.
Local News
Get latest city news and updates on local events, issues, and community news that matter to you, With hyperlocal news coverage coming from Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata and many other cities.
Trending Topics
Stay updated on what's trending today. Discover the most talked-about stories, trending news and engage with current hot topics.
ABOUT THE PUBLISHER:
THG PUBLISHING PRIVATE LIMITED: Today, The Hindu Group has a slew of print and digital publications. Some of the top publications include:
The Hindu (English news daily)
The Hindu ePaper & Businessline ePaper
Businessline (Business daily)
Frontline (Fortnightly national magazine)
Sportstar (Sports magazine)
SUBSCRIPTIONS
• The Hindu premium access is now available as recurring subscriptions that renew after the durations of 1 month (₹299 / $4.99), and 1 year (₹2399/$49.99). The All Access Pass, which gives your premium access to not only The Hindu and its epape