SBS News

by SBS Corporation · News & Magazines · Free

On Google Play since February 2012 · Data updated 2026-10-09

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AppBrain's verdict

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Rating on Google Play: 3.50; 1,631 ratings
Installs: 540 thousand
Last updated: August 17, 2026
Ads: Contains ads
Size: 31.6 MB

SBS News has 540 thousand installs. Users are divided: 3.5 stars from 1,631 ratings. Its best ranking is #36 in Top Free, News & Magazines in Australia.

User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Comments on SBS News for Android

★★★★☆ Peter Ned · Feb 13, 2026

I personally feel that the SBS app needs a review to update the way the app appears to make it more visually appealing. Also, I insist that the SBS app should contain more overseas news and information, like weather information and stories, with less info about local news as I can see that with the ABC Australia app. Please do this, as a priority...and thank you for letting me express my views...

★★★★☆ Paul Martin · Jul 25, 2025

While I like the breadth of coverage I don't want so much video content. Transcripts with pictures so that I don't have to play video to get the story

★★★★☆ Paul Lawson-Brown · Nov 8, 2025

I didn't experience the problems others have had with this app. It works as it should and provides me with the news as I expect. However, I think it needs a couple of tweaks. Too many "Australia" articles end up in "World" which makes that page too long to scroll through. News in Brief, Australia and World are all too slow to load as there are too many articles. Put a cut-off date (3, 4, 5 days) and archive the articles with the ability to search them.

★☆☆☆☆ Stephen de Haan · Apr 14, 2026

The text size can only be adjusted for articles themselves. The header text to select articles are ridiculously small and make this Android app near useless for people that need a larger text size.

★☆☆☆☆ Robert Eagles · Apr 27, 2024

I disable all notifications and even messaged SBS regarding the issue, but received no response. Issue is that even though all notifications are turned off, the app still sends notifications.

★☆☆☆☆ Doug Paterson · Sep 13, 2025

Horizontal swipe is way too sensitive. I have sent a separate complaint with my contact details within the apps help section. While some websites and apps for other services can be a bit sensitive for accidental horizontal swipes, this SBS News app is much more sensitive again, making article reading almost impossible. I note others have complained here without any success from SBS so can only add my voice to the cranky crowd.

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Store listing

By SBS Corporation, from Google Play

“Latest Australian & World News”

Screenshots by SBS Corporation, from the Google Play listing

Description by SBS Corporation Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.

Discover a world of news with the SBS News app. From Australian news to world news, find key news headlines, context and perspectives that matter to you and your community. Whether it's politics, culture, or current affairs, access accurate and reliable information effortlessly. Get real-time notifications for breaking news and stay ahead of the curve. Join us for a seamless news experience that keeps you connected.

- Global News: Discover the latest news from Australia and around the world
Instant Updates: Receive breaking news alerts and updates on topics you want to follow
- Live Streams: Video live streaming of news events; SBS World News SBS News in Arabic and SBS News in Mandarin
- Personalised Access: Dark Mode for a tailored experience
- In-Depth Exploration: Dive into explainers, related stories and trending topics
- Curated Newsletters: Subscribe for a customised news briefing at your preferred time
- Seamless Sharing: Share stories with friends via social networks, email, or SMS
- Trusted Journalism: Explore unbiased, diverse perspectives
-Stay connected: Read the context behind the headlines, discover inspiring and informative stories

Recent changes:
This release contains minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

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Safety and technology

Found in the app by AppBrain

Ads: Contains ads
Price: Free
Libraries: 79
App size: 31.6 MB
Needs Android: 8.0+
Content rating: Medium

Technologies used by SBS News

15 permissions · 79 libraries

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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play

Version: 5.18.1
Launched: February 2012

Aug 17, 2026UpdateVersion 5.18.1
Jul 21, 2026UpdateVersion 5.18.0
Jun 3, 2026UpdateVersion 5.17.1
May 4, 2026UpdateVersion 5.17.0
Apr 15, 2026UpdateVersion 5.16.1

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Installs

Tracked by AppBrain

Last 30 days: 1.6 thousand
Per day: 54; 30-day average
Play install range: 500+ thousand
Launched: February 2012

Installs over time

SBS News has been installed 540 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 54 installs per day.

Rankings

Google Play top charts

Highest rank: #36
Chart: Top Free; News & Magazines
Country: Australia

Google Play Rankings for SBS News

Top rankings

Rank	Country	Category	List
36	Australia	News & Magazines	Top Free

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Ranking history in Australia

About the app and developer

About SBS News

SBS News is a news & magazines app developed by SBS Corporation.

Install Statistics

SBS News has been installed 540 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 1.6 thousand times. It is ranked in the top 100 news & magazines apps.

User Ratings

SBS News is rated 3.50 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 1.6 thousand ratings.

App Information

SBS News is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 31.59 MB. The latest version available is 5.18.1. The last update was on August 17, 2026.

Technical Requirements

SBS News requires Android 8.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Medium Maturity. The app has been available on Google Play since February 2012.

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