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Performance of Top 5 iOS News Apps in Oceania Q3 2021

In Q3 2021, the top 5 iOS news apps in Oceania showed varied trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users according to Sensor Tower data.

Performance of Top 5 iOS News Apps in Oceania Q3 2021

The third quarter of 2021 revealed interesting trends for the top 5 iOS news applications in Oceania, with data provided by Sensor Tower. Here's a closer look at the performance of each app:

The Guardian - Live World News experienced a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $15K in mid-July. However, revenue saw a gradual decline towards the end of September, finishing at around $7.8K. Weekly downloads fluctuated, starting at 1.1K in late June and ending at 833 in the last week of September. Active users showed a relatively stable trend, averaging around 28K to 30K throughout the quarter.

Australian Financial Review started the quarter with a revenue of about $13.9K, which gradually declined to approximately $5.3K by the end of September. Downloads also showed a variable pattern, beginning at 376 and climbing to 463 in the final week. Active user data was not available for this app.

Herald Sun saw its revenue fluctuate throughout the quarter, beginning at around $13K and ending at approximately $8.7K. The app's downloads showed some variability, with a notable peak of 861 downloads in mid-August. Active users remained fairly consistent, averaging around 22K to 24K.

NZ Herald News showed a steady weekly revenue, starting at $12.1K and ending on a high note at around $13.1K. Downloads saw a significant surge in mid-August, reaching 2.9K, but generally averaged around 600 to 900. Active users remained stable, averaging around 6.5K to 7.1K.

The Age started with a weekly revenue of approximately $14K, dropping to around $6.8K by the end of the quarter. Downloads remained relatively stable, averaging around 400 to 500 per week. Active user data was not available for this app.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2021