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FT Digital Edition

Magazine Reading · Free + IAP
S Tier
Best in class · #4 of 18
93
4.8★3.0K ratings
Free + IAPprice
1mosince update

What is FT Digital Edition?

FT Digital Edition delivers the Financial Times daily newspaper to a device when it goes to print. It offers three reading modes, search and saving of articles across editions, offline downloads, AI audio of articles, and access to previous editions dating back 15 years. It also includes digital access to FT magazines such as HTSI, FT Weekend Magazine, and FT Wealth.

Pricing. FT Digital Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Reading the daily Financial Times in a newspaper layout
  • Reading downloaded editions offline
  • Looking up articles from past editions going back 15 years

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Why this app is in S tier

FT Digital Edition scores 93 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 78, App Store search rank 98, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Your daily Financial Times newspaper, delivered to your device when it goes to print. Now with search to quickly find and save articles across editions. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT FROM THE FT APP • View global print editions editions in 3 reading modes • Editor-curated news in a classic newspaper layout • Exclusive digital access to FT magazines normally available only in print • Translate articles into 30+ languages • Access previous editions of the newspaper dating back 15 years APP FEATURES: • Search for and save articles across editions • Listen to articles with AI audio • Download editions to read offline • Set alerts to stay ahead of the day's news • Change the font size for easier reading EXCLUSIVE MAGAZINES INCLUDE: • HTSI (formerly ‘How To Spend It’): The FT's weekly, multi-award-winning luxury lifestyle magazine covering fashion, design, and the arts • FT Weekend Magazine: A supplement to the weekend edition of the Financial Times, featuring long-form journalism, investigations, photography, and international reporting • FT Wealth: Insights into wealth management and luxury living • The Art of Fashion: A special edition exploring the intersection of art and fashion • Busi

Compare in Magazine Reading

MeasureFT Digital EditionThe Atlantic MagazineMagzter
TierSSS
Score93 / 10093 / 10092 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.9 ★4.5 ★
Ratings3.0K140K5.7K
Latest ratings · 180d—3.4 ★ · 20 reviews—
Last update31d ago5d ago27d ago
PriceFree + IAPFree downloadFree download

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Questions about FT Digital Edition

Is the app free?

The app is free to download. The listing says in-app purchases are available, and monthly pricing starts from $12.99, with discounts for longer terms. Subscribe via the app or at ft.com/todaysnewspaper.

Can articles be read in other languages?

The listing says articles can be translated into 30+ languages. It also says reporting comes from over 50 countries.

Which magazines are included?

HTSI, FT Weekend Magazine, FT Wealth, The Art of Fashion, and Business Education as exclusive digital magazine content.

Is FT Digital Edition free?

FT Digital Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases.

What is FT Digital Edition good for?

FT Digital Edition is built for reading the daily financial times in a newspaper layout, reading downloaded editions offline, looking up articles from past editions going back 15 years. It sits in the magazine reading list on AppTierList.

Is FT Digital Edition worth it?

FT Digital Edition is S tier, ranked #4 of 18 magazine reading apps with a score of 93 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 2,954 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 3 apps rank above it.

How does FT Digital Edition compare to The Atlantic Magazine?

FT Digital Edition is S tier at 93; The Atlantic Magazine is S tier at 93. They score the same. FT Digital Edition is free to download, with in-app purchases, The Atlantic Magazine is free to download.

How often is FT Digital Edition updated?

FT Digital Edition was updated 31 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Magazine Reading
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
93 / 100
Rank in list
#4 of 18
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
2,954
Current version
(31 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
News
Good for
Reading the daily Financial Times in a newspaper layout, Reading downloaded editions offline, Looking up articles from past editions going back 15 years
Requires
iOS 17.6 or later
Size
47 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
1
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
JSON · why it ranks here

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