Espresso: World news in a shot

Espresso: World news in a shot

Read the news in 1 minute

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416 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 5, 2014
  • April 16, 2026
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Get a quick, insightful overview of global news in just one minute. This app delivers top stories, bite-sized articles, and audio versions, updated throughout the day. It's designed for busy individuals who want to stay informed efficiently.

1-minute reads
Daily news summary
Audio versions of articles
Personalized topic preferences
Adjustable text size
Dark mode
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What's New in Espresso

3.42.0

April 16, 2026

- General improvements Thank you for reading Espresso. We're constantly working to improve your experience.

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Subscription plans

Espresso monthly subscription

Espresso monthly subscription

$8.901 Month
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July 15, 2026$8.90
April 16, 2025$8.90
February 7, 2025$4.99
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Charts

Top Grossing

This app dropped -5 positions in Magazines & Newspapers chart.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

Top Grossing

📉 85-2

News

This app dropped -2 positions in News chart.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

Top Free

This app dropped -6 positions in Magazines & Newspapers chart.

Last updated on July 18, 2026.

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User reviews

App will charge without access

Espresso’s ‘restore’ functionality is broken and will charge you without allowing access

Does not recognize my subscription

I have been a subscriber through the App Store for a decade now, and the app recently stopped recognizing my subscription, even though I’m still paying.

Scammers — I’m paying for this app and can’t access the content

I’ve been a subscriber to The Economist Espresso for years now. When the app works, it’s tremendous content and worth paying for.

However, it’s been nearly impossible to access the content on a daily basis for a while now. I tried talking to their customer support team and they were useless. So, in the meantime, The Economist is taking my money without providing a service.

Terrible, I’d give 0 stars if I could. They also tried to contact me after another 1 star review I left, and were no help there either. Awful customer service
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Bad data policies

This will be a nuisance to unsubscribe from, constant emails with a bad unsubscribe policy. Difficult if at all possible to delete account, I regret downloading this

Very useful, but could be a tad better

Very informative and efficient way of keeping up with news that matter.

Now, the pictures on top of each article also looks interesting: it would be useful to be able to zoom in on them and better get a feel for what they depict.

Also, being able to send some corrections or non-public comments could be of interest both for journalists and for readers. AI could help triage communications.
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Response from developer

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad to hear that you’re enjoying our global analysis, and hope we will continue to be your trusted guide to business news, politics, economics and culture in the future.

Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes or freezes

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Content not updating correctly

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Privacy settings issues

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Inconsistent behavior across devices

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Requested Features

6 requests

Offline content availability

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Customizable content preferences

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Integration with podcast players

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iPad-optimized layout

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Ability to access previous days' content

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Improved navigation between articles

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FAQ

What is Espresso from The Economist?

Espresso from The Economist is a news application designed to provide users with a quick and insightful overview of global news. It offers top stories, bite-sized articles that can be read in about a minute, and audio versions of content, all updated throughout the day.

What are the key features of Espresso?

Key features include five bite-sized articles for quick reads, a "The World in Brief" news summary updated three times daily, audio versions of articles, daily podcasts and short videos, and a "zingy blend" of daily figures, quotes, and charts. Users can also personalize topic preferences, adjust text size, and utilize a dark mode.

Is Espresso free to use?

The app is currently free for students. While the description indicates it has in-app purchases and ads, the core functionality of receiving news updates and summaries is available. Specific premium features or content may require in-app purchases.

What topics does Espresso cover?

Espresso covers a wide range of global topics including The Americas, Asia, China, Britain, Business, the Middle East, Africa, Finance, Economics, Science, Technology, Culture, People, Coronavirus, and US Elections. It also features Editor's Picks.

Who is the target audience for Espresso?

This app is designed for busy individuals who want to stay informed about the world's top stories without dedicating a significant amount of time. It's ideal for those who prefer concise analysis and quick updates to keep up with current events.