Top 5 iOS News Apps in South Africa Q2 2021

During the second quarter of 2021, the top 5 iOS news apps in South Africa demonstrated varied performance trends in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. According to data from Sensor Tower, here’s a detailed look at how these apps fared.

X saw a consistent performance throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads fluctuated, peaking at around 5.6K in mid-April and ending the quarter at approximately 5.3K. Weekly revenue experienced a notable increase in mid-April, reaching $28, and saw a similar spike to $22 towards the end of June. Active users remained stable, starting at around 474K and closing the quarter at nearly 490K.

News24: Trusted News. First recorded significant revenue peaks, with weekly revenue reaching its highest at about $9.7K in early June. Downloads varied, with a high of approximately 1.6K in early May. Active user numbers showed fluctuations, peaking at around 64K in mid-April and June.

Reddit maintained a steady stream of downloads, with a notable spike to about 1.4K in early June. Revenue peaked in mid-April at $680, with another notable increase to $186 at the end of June. Active users were relatively stable, growing from approximately 17.7K to 19.2K by the end of the quarter.

Opera News: Breaking & Local saw its highest weekly downloads in late April with over 1K new installs. Active users showed a positive trend, increasing from around 4.2K at the beginning of the quarter to approximately 5.9K by the end of June.

Clubhouse experienced a decline in both downloads and active users over the quarter. Downloads decreased from 553 in late March to 186 by the end of June. Active users similarly declined from around 4.3K to 2.9K over the same period.

For more detailed insights and data on app performance, visit Sensor Tower.