The Economist Newspaper
The Economist - World News
Snapshot
Publisher DNA
What defines The Economist Newspaper?
AI intelligence is not yet available for The Economist Newspaper. The portfolio data below is up to date.
Portfolio
What does The Economist Newspaper ship?
Apps
2 apps analysed
Analysis in progress
CarPlay integration sustains organic install velocity among high-value commuting segments
- High quality editorial and investigative journalism provides deep insight into complex global political events
- Persistent audio playback bugs and poor queue management disrupt the daily listening habit for subscribers
Distributed across 17 markets, strongest in Europe.
Based on 1 of 2 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (3)
- Brazil1 / 1
- Mexico1 / 1
- United States1 / 1
Europe (8)
- France1 / 1
- Germany1 / 1
- Italy1 / 1
- Netherlands1 / 1
- Portugal1 / 1
›+3 more europe markets
- Spain1 / 1
- Sweden1 / 1
- Turkey1 / 1
Asia-Pacific (6)
- India1 / 1
- Indonesia1 / 1
- Japan1 / 1
- Singapore1 / 1
- South Korea1 / 1
›+1 more asia-pacific market
- Vietnam1 / 1
Core markets (1/1 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
0
Positive apps
0
Neutral / mixed
1
Negative apps
35/100
Avg sentiment score
Rivals
Who does The Economist Newspaper compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(2)
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WSJ: Exclusive News & Insights
With over 550,000 ratings and a high-velocity release cadence, WSJ represents the most direct, high-scale competitor in the premium global news niche.
A massive competitor with over 650,000 ratings and a high-velocity release schedule that mirrors the target's global news focus.
Contenders(11)
Both apps compete for the same global news-consuming audience by gating high-quality journalism behind subscription paywalls.
Directly competes for the same professional, high-intent audience with a focus on real-time business and financial news.
Both apps target professionals and global citizens with high-stakes news, but Bloomberg adds real-time portfolio tracking and market data that The Economist lacks.
Both apps compete for the attention of global news consumers by providing digital access to political and economic analysis. They overlap in the international affairs segment, forcing users to choose between subscription-based investigative journalism and free, multi-language news aggregation.
A direct thematic rival in the premium global news space, specifically targeting the same intellectual, business-focused demographic.
Both apps compete for the same daily news-reading audience, with FOX News focusing on live video and real-time alerts while The Economist prioritizes deep-dive investigative journalism.
Both apps target global news consumers with subscription-gated, investigative journalism, forcing users to choose between competing premium news models for their daily information intake.
A major global news player with a high release cadence, though it leans more toward general interest than the target's niche.
Both apps compete for the daily news-reading habit of mobile users, though they target distinct segments: The Economist focuses on deep investigative analysis, while SmartNews targets broad, personalized, and location-aware updates.
Both apps compete for the attention of global news consumers, with The Economist targeting deep analysis and AP News targeting real-time, local reporting.
Both apps compete for the daily attention of news consumers, with Yahoo News capturing the casual segment through a free, ad-supported aggregator model while The Economist targets professionals via a subscription-based investigative model.
Same space(19)
Provides a global perspective with a strong focus on video and live reporting, overlapping with the target's multimedia goals.
Daily News focuses on prompt notifications for local and global headlines, serving casual news readers who prioritize speed over depth.
Breaking News provides a social network layer for local news, contrasting with the closed editorial model of The Economist.
A strong regional competitor in the European market that mirrors the target's analytical, high-quality editorial style.
Weather & News bundles weather with news, serving users who want a utility-focused daily briefing.
Local News focuses on hyper-local updates and weather, serving a different user need than the global political analysis provided by The Economist.
Feedly aggregates high-volume content from 40M+ sources, providing a professional-grade alternative to the curated editorial model of The Economist.
Foreign Affairs offers high-level policy analysis from world leaders, overlapping with the intellectual audience of The Economist.
The Week US synthesizes diverse perspectives into a concise digest, serving readers who value efficiency over deep investigative reporting.
Unbiased World News combines state-channel news with Wikipedia facts, aiming for an objective overview of global events.
US Political News aggregates political coverage with community discussion, unlike the closed editorial model of The Economist.
Zetik uses AI to summarize the internet, providing a personalized feed unlike the static weekly edition of The Economist.
Nikkei Asia focuses on Asian market intelligence, providing a regional alternative to the global scope of The Economist.
New Statesman provides digital access to progressive political and cultural commentary, serving a specific ideological niche.
Prospect Magazine focuses on political and cultural ideas, serving an intellectual audience similar to The Economist.
Competes for the same 'smart takes' audience, focusing on long-form analysis rather than breaking news.
City A.M. provides UK-focused financial and lifestyle news, serving a specific regional business audience.
TOI offers regional ePaper access and multi-language support, targeting a specific geographic market distinct from the global focus of The Economist.
MS NOW relies on cable-authenticated live streaming, serving a demographic that overlaps with traditional TV viewers rather than digital-native readers.
New entrants(1)
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World Monitor tracks conflicts via an interactive globe, providing visual situational awareness distinct from text-heavy journalism.