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USA TODAY

For general news consumers and sports fans seeking real-time updates, plus casual puzzle enthusiasts looking for daily mental stimulation.

Known forUSA TODAY: US & Breaking News
3apps4.2(253.2K) Multi-theme

Snapshot

Who is USA TODAY?

Delivering national news, real-time sports updates, and daily cognitive puzzles to help users stay informed and mentally sharp.

Target audience

General news consumersSports fans seeking real-time updatesPlus casual puzzle enthusiasts looking for daily mental stimulation

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Portfolio

Free 3
3
apps
Games1
News1
Sports1

Last updated

USA TODAY: US & Breaking News

v8.10.0

4mo ago

Intense

Publisher DNA

What defines USA TODAY?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

News, sports, and puzzle games

Scale

indie

Target audience

General news consumers and sports fans seeking real-time updates, plus casual puzzle enthusiasts looking for daily mental stimulation.

Signature Patterns

  • •Focus on daily habit-forming content loops including puzzles and news feeds
  • •Monetization through freemium models and ad-supported free access
  • •High-frequency update cadence to support real-time news and sports reporting
  • •Integration of multimedia elements including podcasts and video within app interfaces
Intense

Portfolio momentum

Maintains an intense development pace with 16 updates across all 3 apps in the last 6 months, ensuring content remains current.

Last release 8d agoActive apps 3

Portfolio

What does USA TODAY ship?

Apps

3 apps analysed

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MMAjunkie

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3.5(2.9K)
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USA TODAY PLAY Crossword+ icon
USA TODAY PLAY Crossword+

Crossword puzzle, Sudoku & More

4.5(9.1K)
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USA TODAY: US & Breaking News icon
USA TODAY: US & Breaking News

See the latest headlines, breaking, world and local news from USA TODAY.

4.5(241.2K)
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Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.

Based on 1 of 3 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .

Americas (1)

  • United States1 / 1

Core markets (1/1 apps)

United States

The Analyst's Read

The bottom line on USA TODAY

Bottom line

USA TODAY is a dominant legacy player that has successfully pivoted to a mobile-first strategy by blending high-utility news with interactive entertainment. Their high weighted rating across a significant review volume signals strong product-market fit and effective user retention.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does USA TODAY publish?
USA TODAY has 3 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Games category.
What kind of apps does USA TODAY make?
USA TODAY's portfolio is concentrated in Games and News, with an average rating of 4.2/5 across rated apps.
What is USA TODAY's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, USA TODAY: US & Breaking News is USA TODAY's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are USA TODAY's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked USA TODAY's apps across 1 country.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
3
With full intel:
0
With overview:
3
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
yes

Disclosure: Independent intel to help mobile builders succeed.

AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by USA TODAY, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “USA TODAY intelligence.” Updated 2026-04-24. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/usa-today

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