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About The Economist: News & Analysis

The world is complex—and changing fast. The Economist app unlocks independent reporting and news analysis from correspondents across the globe. Offering articles, podcasts, short-form videos and more, our app is a simple way to make sense of big news on the go. In a constantly changing landscape, know which way is up with The Economist’s smart takes on the latest world news. What does The Economist report on? With expert journalists around the world, The Economist reports on US and world politics, economics, business, science, technology news and more. We go beyond the headlines, connecting the dots to explain the news today and implications for tomorrow. Why choose The Economist app? Get unlimited access to The Economist’s trusted, fact-checked reporting and analysis of the news, wherever you are. Our app gives you daily updates on the most important news stories shaping our world. Slightly irreverent and always sharp, our reporting has been forward-looking since 1843—and now it’s even easier to decode daily news developments with The Economist app. Install intelligence in a few taps. It’s more than just a news app—decode daily news developments in the format that suits you. - Read global, fact-checked reporting and analysis of the news—daily - Listen to award-winning podcasts and audio news articles - Watch concise videos on important news topics Get access to trusted news reporting, wherever you are: - Download the weekly edition for offline reading—and listen with narrated articles - Bookmark news articles to read later - Listen to articles and podcasts to keep up with news stories on the go Stay ahead on news stories daily and explore big topics deeply: - Enjoy early access to The Economist’s weekly edition, ahead of print delivery - Catch up quickly with The World in Brief for short news updates - Explore short videos that distill big news topics Listen to crucial reporting on news topics: - Get ad-free podcasts on global issues and news events - Go hands-free with professionally narrated articles - Create an audio queue for a custom playlist of news analysis Play news games to test your knowledge: - Mini crossword: The Economist’s wordplay news puzzle - Dateline history quiz: guess when news extracts were published in The Economist - Pint-sized news quiz: have you been following the latest news headlines? Enjoy additional features: - Give articles to friends and family - Read news analysis easily with adjustable text size - Toggle dark mode See what The Economist subscribers say: “This app is home to the best journalism in the world. If I could only afford to pay for one news source, The Economist would be that source.” “Great app, excellent journalism! The Economist is wonderful. The content is interesting and relevant and the reporting is superlative. Equally impressive is the drive to stay relevant by presenting media in multiple formats, from print to podcasts and short videos.” “Impeccable journalism with an app to match. The Economist doesn’t need my endorsement of the quality of their journalism. It speaks for itself. Rather, I’ll comment that their app is well-designed and refreshing to use…I love being able to easily download entire editions, listen to articles with real narrators and search for past articles.” Full terms of use: https://www.economist.com/legal/terms-of-use Our privacy policy: https://www.economist.com/privacy Download The Economist app now for trusted reporting on news developments—from science and tech to business and finance news.

The Economist: News & Analysis details

The Economist: News & Analysis is a free News app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, developed by The Economist. It is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 182,195 ratings on the App Store, requires iOS 17.6 or later and is 129 MB to download. It was first released on May 3, 2018 and last updated on September 25, 2026.

Category
News
Rating
4.9 / 5 (182,195 ratings)
Price
Free
Current version
4.106.2
Size
129 MB
Requires
iOS 17.6 or later
Compatibility
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Languages
English
Age rating
12+
Released
May 3, 2018
Last updated
September 25, 2026
Developer
The Economist

Ratings breakdown

5 stars 91% (165,042) 4 stars 7% (13,558) 3 stars 1% (1,906) 2 stars 0% (513) 1 star 1% (1,175)

What’s new in The Economist: News & Analysis

We've made general improvements and fixed bugs for a smoother experience.

Version 4.106.2 · Updated September 25, 2026

The Economist: News & Analysis app privacy

The developer, The Economist, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Used to Track You

The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:

  • Purchases: Purchase History
  • Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
  • Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data, Other Usage Data
  • Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data

Data Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

  • Identifiers: Device ID, User ID
  • Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data, Other Usage Data
  • Purchases: Purchase History
  • Contact Info: Name
  • Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data

Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality

Data Not Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

  • Contact Info: Email Address
  • Diagnostics: Other Diagnostic Data

Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality

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