Top 5 iOS News Apps in the Netherlands: Q2 2021 Performance

In Q2 2021, the top 5 news apps on iOS in the Netherlands showed diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Here’s a detailed analysis of their performance, based on data from Sensor Tower.

AD - Nieuws, Sport & Regio started the quarter strong, with weekly revenue peaking at $7.9K in mid-April and ending the quarter at $8.4K. Weekly downloads varied, reaching a high of 2.7K in mid-May and maintaining a steady range around 1.5K to 2.1K for most of the quarter. Active users showed a slight decline, from 214K at the start of the quarter to 188K by the end.

de Volkskrant - Nieuws experienced stable revenue, starting at $6.1K and peaking at $7.2K in late April, with a consistent range of $6.1K to $6.9K for the rest of the quarter. Downloads saw a gradual decrease, starting at 1.1K and dropping to around 500 by the end of June. Active users remained fairly stable, hovering around 95K, with a slight dip in April and a recovery towards the end of the quarter.

The Guardian - Live World News displayed fluctuating revenue, peaking at $3K in early April and ending at approximately $1.7K. Weekly downloads remained relatively low, averaging around 150, with minor fluctuations. Active users showed stability, ranging from 7.5K to 8.2K throughout the quarter.

The New York Times saw a gradual increase in revenue, starting at $792 and peaking at $1.5K in late April. Downloads fluctuated, with a high of 182 in mid-April and a low of 87 in late May. Active users remained steady around 5K, with minor variations throughout the quarter.

Medium: Read & Write Stories showed a notable increase in revenue, peaking at $1.3K in late May. Downloads remained modest, averaging around 200, with a slight dip in June. Active users were consistent, ranging from 3.2K to 3.6K throughout the quarter.

These insights highlight the varied performance of news apps on iOS in the Netherlands during Q2 2021. For more detailed insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower.