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SmartNews: Live News & Rewards

Breaking news, daily rewards, and local stories - personalized.

by SmartNews, Inc.

4.1(701.6K)
Downloads
200K

Last 30 days

Revenue
$40K

Last 30 days

Rev/Download
$0.2

Avg per download

Rating
4.1

701.6K reviews

Performance Insights

Category rankings

FreeNews & Magazines#123

Competition level

Medium competition

A contested but enterable niche: six figures of monthly volume, not seven.

On the store

13 years

Released March 2013 · 570 releases since

App Summary

SmartNews: Live News & Rewards is an Android app (Free) by SmartNews, Inc. in the news & magazines category, holding #12 in the free news & magazines charts. It draws an estimated 200K downloads a month and holds a 4.1-star rating.

  • Ships new versions about one a week.
  • Latest version is 26.8.50, released September 4, 2026.
  • 50% of ratings are five-star.
  • Strongest in JP, US, IN.
  • Requires Android Varies with device+.
  • Rated Teen.

App details

Version
Varies with device
Release status
Regional release
Age rating
Teen
Requires
Android Varies with device+
Price
Free
First seen
March 2013
Top markets
JP, US, IN
Publisher country
Japan

Release history

570 versions tracked

  1. Version 26.8.50Latest
  2. Version 26.8.40
  3. Version 26.8.40
  4. Version 26.8.20
  5. Version 26.8.11
  6. Version Varies with device

Ships about one a week.

What users say

5
50%
4
16%
3
9%
2
9%
1
16%
  • 3.0

    I installed the newest update hoping it would fix the problem with the app crashing, but now the app overheats my phone when I open it. What can I do? *edit: I restart all the time when this happens, it's only a temporary fix. My phone only heats up when I use this app. My point is, this isn't normal and began with that update. I had hoped for better than the IT go-to response of "Have you tried restarting it?"

    Reviewed on version 25.5.20

  • 1.0

    I liked the various views it suggests, but lately when you open it, It's improved but now they automatically give you top stories that don't match the notification. Close that and the notification story doesn't exist. They also started sending ads with the close x so far on edge of screen, you can't select it, it send you to Amazon to order. can't close, doesn't time out. Now July 2025 they are using phishing ads. Run away, no quality control.

    Reviewed on version 25.3.50

  • 3.0

    I do like this app for the variety of stories it has. Political arlticles come from both sides, although more left than right. What i find irritating is when I first open the app I may see an article I want to read, but instantly it will refresh with new articles. I will try to search for that article, and may know half the title, yet it can never, EVER find it. Articles that have nothing in common with what I'm trying to find will show.

    Reviewed on version 26.8.50

About SmartNews: Live News & Rewards

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We combine the best of quality journalism with expert curation to help you stay informed—and feel good while doing it. With quality articles from trustworthy publishers, you can easily curate your feed based on the topics that interest you most.

Discover top news from premium publishers in one app: Bloomberg, The Atlantic, USA Today, TIME, The Huffington Post, Bleacher Report, Quartz, The Verge, LAT, VOX, AP, Reuters, Buzzfeed, Fast Company.

SmartNews rewards you for staying up to date and informed. Earn points every day by reading articles and exchange them for gift cards from your favorite brands or donations to charities you support.

Rewards -Earn points for reading articles and completing daily reading missions. -Redeem those points for gift cards from your favorite retail brands or for donations to charities you care about.

Local -Get informative stories from premium publishers based on your location. -See the latest local news on government, traffic, weather, politics, school boards, and more. -Read news about local cultural events, hidden gems, restaurants, family-friendly activities, and your summer farmer’s market.

Travel -Discover the best spots wherever you go with location-based news and updates. -Learn about top travel tips from your favorite publishers. -Plan your next vacation with trending news on the best destinations, travel hacks, and flight deals before you depart.

Politics - Get prepared for the elections, polls, and debates with stories across the political spectrum from Democrat to Republican. - Understand candidates, ballot measures, debates, results, and city council elections near you. -Find voter information, campaign finance stories, verified election reports, and expert election analysis you can trust.

Quality -We partner with thousands of trusted publishers for premium, balanced news. -Our award-winning journalists validate content to ensure it meets our high-quality standards.

Entertainment -Discover top movies or TV shows with your favorite actors. -Follow entertainment topics so you never miss a story.

Sports -Get daily articles highlighting the latest games, teams, players, and sporting events. -Set notifications for your favorite teams. -See breaking news about football, basketball, golf, tennis, soccer, and more.

Health -Discover the healthcare news that impacts you all in one free app. -See what experts say about wellness, aging, and mental health from top publishers. -Follow stories about pain relief updates, exercise trends, and home remedies.

*** SMARTNEWS IN THE PRESS

“Browse headlines quickly, customize your channels, and read the news offline. SmartNews is an excellent free alternative to other popular news apps.” - CNET

*** AWARDS

Winner of the 2025 May Award Contest - Best Mobile App Best Mobile App Awards

Best Local News App, 2024 (US) Bestapp

Best News Aggregator, 2023 (US) Lifewire

Best News App, 2023 (US) AndroidCentral

*** REVIEWS

“Better than Feedly or Flipboard. Love it!” Joe C.

“Much better than the new version of Apple News.” - Donald B.

“Been using Google News, but this is better. Much easier to share.” Nikki H.

***

Terms of Service The SmartNews Terms of Service are linked below. Please read and confirm these terms before using our services. https://www.smartnews.com/terms/

Rewards Disclaimer You must be a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia

The Program may be offered only in certain geographic regions in the United States and may not be available in all jurisdictions. SmartNews may limit, restrict, suspend, or discontinue Program availability, in whole or in part, at any time and in its sole discretion.

The merchants represented are not sponsors of the rewards or otherwise affiliated with SmartNews. The logos and other identifying marks attached are trademarks of and owned by each represented company and/or its affiliates. Please visit each company's website for additional terms and conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

SmartNews: Live News & Rewards Android app generates an estimated monthly revenue of $40K.

SmartNews: Live News & Rewards Android app download estimates are updated daily. The app maintains a 4.1-star rating based on 701.6K user reviews, indicating strong user satisfaction in the news & magazines market.

SmartNews: Live News & Rewards Android app ranks #12 in the free news & magazines charts. The app's performance metrics suggest strong market presence with established user base.

You can download SmartNews: Live News & Rewards Android app from the Google Play Store for Android devices, requiring Android Varies with device or later. The app offers in-app purchases for enhanced functionality.

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