Top 5 News Apps in UAE Q2 2021: Performance Insights

In the second quarter of 2021, the performance of the top 5 news applications in the United Arab Emirates showcased some interesting trends. Here’s a detailed look at how these apps fared in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $6.2K in the last week of May. Weekly downloads experienced a slight decline towards the end of the quarter, dropping from 236 in late March to 138 by the end of June. Active users also showed a gradual decrease, from around 3.7K in late March to about 3.1K by the end of June.

Gulf News recorded consistent weekly downloads, with a high of 645 in mid-April and a low of 424 at the end of May. The app's revenue peaked at $3.7K in late April before seeing a general decline, ending the quarter at approximately $2.1K. Data on active users was not available.

The Economist - News, Podcasts experienced fluctuating weekly revenue, with a peak of about $1.5K in late May. Downloads remained relatively stable, ranging from 81 to 163 throughout the quarter. Active users hovered around 1.1K to 1.2K, showing minimal variation over the three months.

The Wall Street Journal. demonstrated a steady revenue increase, reaching nearly $1K in late June. Weekly downloads were more volatile, starting at 120 in late March and fluctuating to a low of 68 in late June. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 1.2K throughout the quarter.

CNBC: Stock Market & Business showed significant revenue spikes, particularly in late April with a peak of about $1.3K. Downloads peaked at 291 in early May before settling around 175 by the end of June. Active users fluctuated slightly, maintaining an average of around 1.5K.

For more insights and detailed data, visit Sensor Tower.