# The Ken — Business news from India > India's pioneering business journalism publication with original stories, podcasts, and infographics. (iPhone/iPad app by Kenrise Media Private Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ken/id1282944688 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Kenrise Media Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282944687) - Category: News, Business - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 132 App Store ratings · 34 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 82 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2017-10-27 - Data updated: 2026-08-31 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ken/id1282944688/reviews.md ## What is The Ken? Experience powerful business journalism that connects the dots with The Ken, India’s pioneering media publication. Read deeply reported, original stories, immersive podcasts, rich infographics, and sharp newsletters from some of the best reporters and writers in the region, to understand not just the news, but why it’s happening and what comes next. Go ahead and subscribe to our top-rate app. You’ll love it because it lets you: Read our stories and newsletters on the go: Browse, search, and save stories and newsletters you want to read while you’re travelling, commuting, or on that flight, even without an active internet connection. Never encounter a paywall once you have a subscription: Paywalled publications need you to be signed in all the time on your browser. On our mobile app, just login once, and it’s there all the time. We deep-link to our mobile app in all the emails we send, so this gives you a seamless experience. Flip through stunning visual stories about businesses: Our infographics are as rich as the stories we write. If you are short on time, you can simply flip through our infographics and get the story. It’s perfect for those occasions when you want to visually understand businesses, without having to read longform articles. Browse and read transcripts of our widely loved podcasts: A collection of original podcasts that cover the most interesting workplaces, careers, and business trends, along with candid conversations with founders and business leaders. Charting consistently on all major podcast platforms. Interact with other subscribers: Our community comprises some of the sharpest and most ambitious CXOs, leaders, executives, and students. Read their comments, reply to them, and join the debate. All from your phone. In addition, subscribers can gift and unlock stories for non-subscribers, and personalise their reading experience with features such as dark mode, adjustable font sizes, and much more. Haven’t made up your mind? No problem. You can still sign up and enjoy the free experience. Subscription: Access to The Ken requires a subscription. You can purchase a subscription to The Ken via our app. You can also sign up for free to experience our journalism and products. What you get when you subscribe via our app: - Complete access to all our products—stories, newsletters, visual stories, and podcasts - Unlimited archive access - Gift 10 premium stories per month and 5 subscriptions to your loved ones. - Upto 3 devices allowed per subscription - Device access— Mobile + iPad - Priority access to new product offerings, community features, and events - Daily morning emails and weekly recap emails - Get alerts and notifications to stay updated Payment and auto renewal terms: If you subscribe to The Ken via this app, payment will be charged by Apple to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will get automatically renewed unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. To cancel, please turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. Terms of Use: Privacy Policy - The Ken : https://the-ken.com/privacy-policy/ Terms and Conditions - The Ken : https://the-ken.com/terms-and-conditions/ Apple Terms and Conditions : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/ If you have any questions or feedback, just email support@the-ken.com. ## Key features - Deeply reported original stories - Immersive podcasts with transcripts - Rich infographics for visual understanding - Offline reading and saving - Subscriber community interaction - Personalized reading experience (dark mode, font size) ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Yearly Premium | $150.00 | per year | | Monthly Premium | $25.00 | per month | ## Chart rankings - #178 in Top Grossing · News (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 34) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ken/id1282944688/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Listen to podcast in background *2026-05-15* Why can I not listen to podcasts with the Ken app playing in the background without downloading ? I’m a paid subscriber , for example when I am driving, or just surfing on my couch while listening to a podcast, I should be able to do such a simple. ### 1/5 — Content is not insightful enough for justify the subscription fee *2026-03-21* Content quality & journalism has very much degraded over the years. There’s no specific insight that one can derive from Ken articles - it’s more news reporting, and anything distinctive is copied from other platforms. Sad that they don’t process refunds because customers aren’t happy with the quality of output- sure, it will retain a one time subscription fee, but not encourage repeat returns. ### 5/5 — Worth it! *2025-09-17, version 4.0.784* Ken Business has quickly become my go-to app for understanding what’s really happening in the Indian business landscape. Unlike regular news apps that just give headlines, this one provides deep insights, context, and well-researched stories that connect the dots. I really like the way Rohan and PGK cover a wide range of topics—startups, big corporates, policy moves, finance, and even consumer trends. The writing is clear and engaging, so even complex subjects feel easy to follow. It doesn’t overwhelm you with noise; instead, it delivers thoughtful analysis that helps me see the bigger picture. The app itself is well designed—clean interface, smooth navigation, and no unnecessary clutter. Articles load quickly, bookmarking works well, and it feels like a premium reading experience. If you’re a professional, student, or just someone curious about Indian markets and companies, this app is an excellent investment of time. It’s not just news—it’s knowledge you can actually use to understand how Indian business is evolving. ### 5/5 — variety covered in depth *2024-10-03* Since more than an year now, Ken is the only goto place for indepth analysis of any business topic in India. The articles are researched well and most importantly the story telling and narrative is excellent. I eagerly wait for the First Principles on Sunday morning. The new 2 by 2 podcast dwells into stories relevant for India’s growth story. Overall a great companion for my morning coffee everyday. ### 1/5 — Messed up the app with the new update *2024-05-04* The new update (May 2024) has really messed up the reading experience. The app has become quite cluttered hampering the reading. There used to be a neat red line under each story / newsletter that indicate if I have read it or not. Now that’s gone. The scrolling used to end with the story now it keeps on going. This is a classic example of why you should not change something when it doesn’t require change. Really sad this is being done by the Ken which writes so much on Product Strategy of companies. ### 4/5 — Add voice to text option to articles to listen them then instead reading *2024-01-26* You can find the headphones option like the one on Substack is really helpful It helps in decreasing the screen time as well ### 5/5 — Awesome content, needs feature to highlight *2023-10-05* Please include the feature to highlight interesting things - the main downside of the app rest everything is amazing ### 4/5 — Option to save notes in the app *2023-09-29* Hi, i really like Ken’s articles. Have one suggestion, if you can build an option to highlight and save portions from the article in the app like kindle app has. A single page with all the saved notes for would be beneficial. Currently app restricts copying contents to apple notes app, having feature to save notes in the ken app itself would be very helpful. ### 2/5 — Nice app but stop the nagging on notifications *2023-08-28* I’m greeted by a request to enable notifications every time I open the app. I do not want to enable notifications so please remember my choice and stop nagging every time. I’ve reached out via the support channels and have had no luck in getting this changed. ### 5/5 — I’m just ken *2023-07-30* Ken … is … me ## Frequently asked questions about The Ken ### What kind of content does The Ken offer? The Ken offers deeply reported original business stories, immersive podcasts with transcripts, and rich infographics. It aims to provide in-depth analysis that connects the dots and explains not just the news, but why it's happening and what comes next. ### How can I access content on The Ken? Access to The Ken requires a subscription. You can subscribe directly through the app. While a subscription is needed for full access, you can sign up for free to experience some of their journalism and products. ### Can I read content offline? Yes, the app allows you to read stories and newsletters on the go, even without an active internet connection. You can browse, search, and save content to read later while travelling or commuting. ### What are the benefits of subscribing? Subscribing provides complete access to all products including stories, newsletters, visual stories, and podcasts, along with unlimited archive access. Subscribers also get to gift premium stories, enjoy up to 3 devices per subscription, and receive priority access to new offerings and events. ### What devices are supported? Subscriptions allow access on up to 3 devices per subscription. The app supports access on both mobile phones and iPads, offering a seamless experience across your preferred devices. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.1.27 — 2026-08-29 Bug fixes and enhancements for a more reliable experience. ### 4.1.26 — 2026-08-19 Bug fixes and enhancements for a more reliable experience. ### 4.1.25 — 2026-08-13 Bug fixes and enhancements for a more reliable experience. ### 4.1.24 — 2026-08-09 Bug fixes and enhancements for a more reliable experience. ### 4.1.23 — 2026-07-31 Bug fixes and enhancements for a more reliable experience. ## Apps similar to The Ken | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Splainer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splainer/id1590833354) | 5.0 (5) | Free | News | | [Newslaundry](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/newslaundry/id1609227019) | 4.6 (63) | Free | News | | [The Morning Context](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-morning-context/id1551672701) | — | Free | News | | [The Hindu ePaper: English News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-hindu-epaper-english-news/id1562874663) | 4.5 (314) | Free | News | | [Medial - Startup News and Tech](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medial-startup-news-and-tech/id6471903533) | 5.0 (1) | Free | News | | [Businessline - Business ePaper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/businessline-business-epaper/id1563008614) | 4.6 (18) | Free | News | ## Related topics [the hindu businessline news](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/the-hindu-businessline-news) · [ict](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ict) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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