#12in News ReadingFinancial Times: Business News
- iPhone
- iPad
What is Financial Times?
The Financial Times: Business News is a free news app from the Financial Times. It covers business, economics, politics, markets, technology, and culture, and includes podcasts, video, real-time market data, and articles read by AI. Some content requires an FT subscription, and subscribers can log in for full access.
Pricing. Financial Times: Business News is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Following global business and market news
- Listening to news podcasts on the go
- Tracking stock prices and market data
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Why this app is in A tier
Financial Times scores 87 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 89, App Store search rank 62, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Empower your ambitions with the Financial Times’ unrivalled, globally focused journalism. Enjoy for free: All podcasts including The Story of Money and FT News Briefing, markets data, our luxury lifestyle magazine How To Spend It and a daily challenge with our crossword puzzles. FINANCIAL TIMES ADVANTAGE: • Accurate, independent, and insightful journalism since 1888. • Unbiased reporting: Expert comment and analysis on world news, business, politics, economics, finance, companies and more • Thought-provoking journalism: Explore the arts, real estate, fashion, food, books, technology news and more with a unique FT voice • Market Insights: Monitor real-time stock prices, charts, equities screeners, and global market news •Personalised news: Follow topics important to you by curating your own feed with MyFT LISTEN, WATCH, READ: • Podcasts, including News Briefing and FT Weekend • Articles read by AI • Available with Apple CarPlay for news on the go • Offline Reading: Save articles and editions for offline reading anywhere, anytime • Video: Compelling insights through video journalism JOIN THE CONVERSATION: •Engage and Share: Join the conversation in the comments, or share and
Compare in News Reading
| Measure | Financial Times |  NewsBreak |  AI News & Trends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | A | A |
| Score | 87 / 100 | 87 / 100 | 86 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.8 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Ratings | 24.5K | 1.4M | 6 |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 3.1 ★ · 20 reviews | 2.6 ★ · 20 reviews | — |
| Last update | 24d ago | 1d ago | 66d ago |
| Price | Free + IAP | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
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Questions about Financial Times
Is the app free to use?
The app is free to download. The listing says all podcasts, markets data, How To Spend It magazine, and a daily crossword challenge are free. Some other content is available through an FT subscription.
What can I read or listen to without a subscription?
The listing says all podcasts including The Story of Money and FT News Briefing, markets data, the How To Spend It magazine, and a daily challenge with crossword puzzles are enjoyed for free.
Can I read articles offline or in the car?
You can save articles and editions for offline reading. It also states the app is available with Apple CarPlay for news on the go.
Is Financial Times free?
Financial Times is free to download, with in-app purchases.
What is Financial Times good for?
Financial Times is built for following global business and market news, listening to news podcasts on the go, tracking stock prices and market data. It sits in the news reading list on AppTierList.
Is Financial Times worth it?
Financial Times is A tier, ranked #12 of 40 news reading apps with a score of 87 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 24,492 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 11 apps rank above it.
How does Financial Times compare to NewsBreak?
Financial Times is A tier at 87; NewsBreak is A tier at 87. They score the same. Financial Times is free to download, with in-app purchases, NewsBreak is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Financial Times updated?
Financial Times was updated 24 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- News Reading (A tier, #12)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 87 / 100
- Rank in list
- #12 of 40
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store rating
- 4.8 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 24,492
- Recent reviews
- 3.1 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (24 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- News
- Good for
- Following global business and market news, Listening to news podcasts on the go, Tracking stock prices and market data
- Requires
- iOS 15.4 or later
- Size
- 95 MB
- Age rating
- 12+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed