Top 5 News and Magazines Apps on Android in South Africa Q2 2021

During the second quarter of 2021, the top 5 News and Magazines apps on Android in South Africa displayed varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at each app's performance:

News24: Trusted News. First, published by News24, saw a notable increase in weekly downloads, peaking at around 3K in the week of June 21. Weekly revenue also experienced an upward trend, reaching approximately $1.4K in early June. Active users fluctuated throughout the quarter, with numbers ranging from about 167K to over 202K.

Magzter: Magazines, Newspapers, from Magzter Inc., had a steady weekly revenue, peaking at $1.2K in late May. Weekly downloads were more variable, with a high of 521 in the week of May 24. Active users ranged from around 1.4K to just over 2K, showing some consistency.

Medium, published by A Medium Corporation, had a mixed quarter. Weekly downloads reached a high of 1.1K mid-May, while revenue peaked at approximately $881 in late April. Active users showed some fluctuation, peaking at 3.1K in early May but declining to around 2.1K by the end of June.

Bloomberg: Finance Market News, from Bloomberg LP CM, saw a steady performance with weekly downloads peaking at 896 in mid-May. Revenue also showed some peaks, with the highest being $863 in early May. Active users ranged from about 2.7K to 4K, indicating a consistent user base.

The New York Times, published by The New York Times Company, experienced a peak in weekly downloads at 333 in mid-May. Revenue was relatively stable, with a peak of $229 in late May. Active users varied, peaking at around 3.3K in early May and then declining to approximately 1.9K towards the end of June.

These performance metrics highlight the diverse trends among the top News and Magazines apps in South Africa on the Android platform during Q2 2021. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.