The Ken stands out as Asia’s pioneering media platform, offering powerful business journalism that goes beyond headlines. It connects the dots by delivering deeply reported stories, immersive podcasts, and visually rich infographics to help users grasp not only what is happening but why it matters and what to expect next.
Seamless Access to Deeply Reported Stories
The app provides full access to The Ken’s original, longform articles and newsletters. Subscribers can browse, search, and save stories for offline reading — perfect for consuming quality journalism on the go, whether commuting, travelling, or offline.
No More Paywalls
Unlike many paywalled publications requiring constant sign-ins, The Ken app offers uninterrupted access once logged in. The integration between emails and app links ensures a smooth, hassle-free reading experience without repeated logins.
Stunning Visual Stories and Infographics
For those short on time or who prefer visual learning, The Ken’s rich infographics distill complex business stories into engaging, easy-to-understand visuals. This feature allows quick comprehension without sacrificing depth.
Podcasts and Transcripts
The Ken’s original podcasts explore trending business topics, careers, and candid conversations with founders and leaders. The app offers easy access to both audio and written transcripts, allowing users to engage with content in their preferred format.
Interactive Subscriber Community
Subscribers join a vibrant community of CXOs, executives, and ambitious learners. The app enables commenting, replying, and debating directly on stories, fostering meaningful discussions within the business community.
Additional Benefits for Subscribers
· Gift premium stories and subscriptions to friends and colleagues.
· Personalize reading preferences with features like dark mode and adjustable fonts.
· Access all products across multiple devices — mobile, tablet, and browser.
· Receive priority access to new products, community features, and exclusive events.
· Stay updated with daily and weekly email newsletters, alerts, and notifications.
FAQs
1. How much does a subscription to The Ken cost?
Subscriptions are billed through Google Play and auto-renew every four weeks at the stated rate on the app.
2. Can subscribers read content offline?
Yes, stories and newsletters can be saved for offline reading on mobile and tablet devices.
3. Is there a free option available?
Yes, non-subscribers can sign up for a free account to explore select content before subscribing.
4. Can subscriptions be shared or gifted?
Subscribers can gift up to 10 premium stories monthly and share up to 5 subscriptions with others.
5. How can subscription auto-renewal be cancelled?
Auto-renewal can be turned off any time via Google Play Store account settings, effective at the end of the current billing cycle.
Version History
v4.0.2—10 Jun, 2025
Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!
v4.0.0—4 May, 2024
• In-app purchases—so you can upgrade, renew, or buy any plan you want without ever exiting the app
• A new monthly subscription for our Premium offering, available exclusively to app users
• All our subscribers (free or paid) will be able to sign in and use the app
• Exclusively designed for iPad
• Enhanced search, including a new search icon right on the home page
• Redesigned and improved screens
• Core library updates to ensure superior performance and security
v3.6.52—27 Jul, 2023
You’ll find a range of new features, enhancements and fixes:
• Enhanced search, including a new search icon right on the home page, better and more consistent dark mode.
• Redesigned and improved screens for our Newsletter, Podcasts, and Visual Stories
• Better comment visibility
• Better deep linking
• More stable offline reading
• Core library updates to ensure superior performance and security
• And a bunch of additional bug fixes and minor improvements
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