Top 5 News and Magazines Apps on Android in Africa Q3 2021

In Q3 2021, the top 5 News and Magazines apps on the Android platform in Africa exhibited diverse trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at their performance, based on data from Sensor Tower. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.

News24: Trusted News. First saw a fluctuating weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $1.3K in mid-July and experiencing a low of around $900 by mid-August. Weekly downloads reached their highest at 7.3K in mid-July but dipped to around 1.2K by mid-September. Weekly active users started strong at 204K but saw a decline, stabilizing around 181K by the end of September.

Medium had more stable metrics. Weekly revenue varied, peaking at $1.3K in late July and falling to around $645 in early August. Downloads showed consistent growth, starting at 5.5K and reaching 8.2K by the end of September. Active users followed a similar trend, growing from 22K to 26K over the quarter.

Magzter: Magazines, Newspapers reported steady weekly revenue, peaking at $1K in late August. Downloads were modest, fluctuating between 279 and 752 weekly. Active users increased gradually from 2.5K to approximately 2.9K by the end of the quarter.

Bloomberg: Finance Market News experienced revenue highs of $1.1K in late June and a low of around $491 in late August. Downloads showed a positive trend, starting at 1.1K and reaching 2.2K by the end of September. Active users also climbed from 8.1K to 9.7K during the same period.

Lastly, The New York Times had a relatively low weekly revenue, peaking at $345 in late August. Downloads increased significantly, from 1.1K to 3.2K by the end of September. Active users also saw growth, starting at 15.2K and reaching 19.8K by the quarter's end.

These figures highlight the dynamic nature of the News and Magazines app category on Android in Africa, with each app showing distinct patterns in user engagement and revenue generation. For further analysis and insights, visit Sensor Tower.