Report updated Mar 31, 2026
MSN
v32.8.440228001General news consumers looking for a consolidated, personalized hub for daily information, including weather, finance, and trending media.
What Is MSN?
Launched Dec 11, 2014
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Uses AI to curate a news feed based on user interests and engagement patterns, learning preferences over time.
Provides real-time weather forecasts and stock market tracking directly within the news interface.
A dedicated section for scrolling through short clips of trending stories, news, and viral moments.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate content quality, but report account authentication issues and video playback bugs.”
What Users Love
Very informative and up to date news
good real estate stories
Pain Points
keep getting session expired
won't let me sign in
fetches the wrong video
app is freezing constantly
High confidence · 50 reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Free | #78 |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Strong brand equity
- Comprehensive feature set
- Large historical user base
Cons
- Critical authentication bugs
- Unstable video playback
- Excessive ad density
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Improve stability to reduce churn
- Enhance AI summarization via Copilot
- Optimize ad-to-content ratio
Market Threats
- Competitors with cleaner UX
- Declining sentiment leading to churn
- Platform privacy policy shifts
What are the key takeaways?
MSN is a frustrating news app that is completely free. With a 4.5/5 rating from 421.4K reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate content quality, though account authentication issues remains a common concern.
Best for: General news consumers looking for a consolidated, personalized hub for daily information, including weather, finance, and trending media.
How much does it cost?
Model: free
The app is positioned as a free utility to drive engagement with the broader Microsoft ecosystem, likely monetized through advertising rather than direct user subscriptions.
iOS Version
32.8.440228001
Android Version
VARY
Release Date
Dec 11, 2014
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Microsoft Corporation