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Published by: The Economist

Description

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
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In-Apps

Digital Monthly
$27.90
Digital Annual
$279.00
Three month subscription
$59.99
Podcasts Monthly
$5.90
Podcasts Annual
$59.00
One year subscription
$234.99

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    Yes, The Economist is free to download, however it contains in-app purchases or subscription offerings.

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User Rating

4.81 out of 5

32,943 ratings in Canada

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The Economist Reviews

Great newspaper, app getting better

wiggledgrin on

Canada

I love The Economist and I was always frustrated by the slow and unreliable app. As of Dec 2024, I’m happy to report the app has gotten better over the last few updates. Kudos to The Economist for taking the time to address reliability issues :-)

Lots of varied interesting content

DS11789 on

Canada

There is not enough time in the day to review all of the interesting and informative content. The app is easy to navigate and has been stable.

Super

quebecpq on

Canada

Thanh you dear Econ

The Economist

Marlee442 on

Canada

Excellent coverage of the world’s news

Knowing the World

Duffli on

Canada

The Economist brings me all over the world, every day, every week. The quality of the articles always fulfills my expectations.

Recent update

No thanks until you improve on

Canada

I have enjoyed reading the Economist for years. Most recently on line due to post delivery delays and now suffering a postal workers dispute. However after a recent app update it is much more difficult to follow the magazine. So very happy with the content when it delivers, but extremely unhappy with the delivery. To the degree that I might not renew my subscription if online doesn’t improve.

Economist app

skipindi on

Canada

I can read the economist on my iPad while sitting in a comfortable chair

The Economist opens your eyes and broaden our understanding

AlphaClo on

Canada

The quality and depth of their articles and podcasts allows me to understand my world from multiple facets everyday.

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Batb3651 on

Canada

Essential morning read - both Morning briefing and First thing. Weekend reading - weekly edition.

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CanuckDr on

Canada

Good but harder to read and find things than print edition.

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