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Top 5 News & Magazines Apps on Android in the US - Q2 2021

Discover the performance of the top 5 news and magazines apps on Android in the US during Q2 2021, including trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 News & Magazines Apps on Android in the US - Q2 2021

Top 5 News & Magazines Apps on Android in the US - Q2 2021

Q2 2021 saw notable performance among the top 5 news and magazines apps on the Android platform in the United States. Data from Sensor Tower provides insights into weekly downloads, active users, and revenue trends for these apps.

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts from Particle Media Inc. maintained a robust presence throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads fluctuated, peaking at approximately 129K in early May and remaining above 100K for most weeks. Active users showed a slight decline from around 4.2M in early April to about 4M by the end of June.

Opera News: breaking & local demonstrated consistent performance with weekly downloads ranging from 69K to 108K, peaking in mid-May. Active users increased steadily from 745K at the end of March to over 867K by the end of June.

Apex News: Breaking & Local saw significant growth in its user base. Weekly downloads rose from 80 in late March to nearly 80K by the end of June. Active users mirrored this trend, increasing from 37 to over 168K in the same period.

Police Scanner - Live Radio experienced a consistent revenue stream, peaking at approximately $33.6K in late May. Weekly downloads varied, reaching a high of around 54K in late April. Active users hovered around 250K, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

SmartNews: News That Matters had a steady increase in weekly downloads, peaking at 34K in the final week of June. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 670K throughout the quarter.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower's website.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: July 2021