Features & Capabilities

The Economist - World News brings independent reporting and global news analysis from correspondents around the world. The app offers articles, podcasts, short-form videos, and more to help you understand fast-changing events beyond headlines, with forward-looking insights on politics, economics, science and technology.

Enjoy offline reading, bookmarking, narrated articles, and ad-free podcasts. Get early access to The Economist’s weekly edition, quick updates with The World in Brief, concise videos, and features like audio queues and news games that make sense of daily news developments.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
The Economist Newspaper
Downloads:
2,510,269 5.01K
Rating:
4.88
(79,721)
5 new ratings
Version:
4.90.0 Last updated: 2026-06-04
Version code:
4688702
Creation date:
2019-12-02
Publisher country:
GB GB
Permissions:
  • android.permission.READ_CALENDAR High risk
  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR High risk
  • android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE Moderate risk
  • android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION Moderate risk
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
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Size:
42.35MB
Email:
ap*****@economist.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-11
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Other platforms

Apple
The Economist: News & Analysis (v4.91.0)
4.90 (182,254)

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.
Developed by:
The Economist Newspaper
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.economist.lamarr
Email:
ap*****@economist.com
Website:
http://www.economist.com

User Reviews

Users praise the Economist app for its journalism quality and breadth, with features like a cross-edition article queue and adjustable playback speed. Recurrent pain points include audio reliability and limited controls, Android Auto incompatibility, login/authentication problems, unreliable offline downloads, and missing podcast sharing options. A few users also dislike AI-generated summaries. Overall, content quality remains the standout strength, while reliability and accessibility issues detract from the experience.
Pros
  • High-quality journalism and investigative reporting.
  • Broad international coverage and unique content not seen elsewhere.
  • Queue feature across editions and adjustable playback speed.
  • No paywall reported by some users.
  • Widely described as top-notch and among the best apps.
Cons
  • Poor audio experience: dreadful audio performance, limited controls, and problematic narration.
  • Lack of Android Auto support / compatibility issues.
  • Login and sign-in problems with account access and password resets.
  • Unreliable offline downloads and download failures.
  • Podcast sharing is missing or difficult to access/browse.
Recent reviews
Absolutely Incredible
by Ul*****, 2026-05-27

Very Good Informative
by Al*****, 2026-05-26

News shouldn’t be establish for business purpose or making money. It’s immoral for newspapers to put a paywall for public.
by Go*****, 2026-05-25
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