Top 5 iOS News Apps in South Africa Q3 2021: Performance Insights

Performance of Top 5 iOS News Apps in South Africa Q3 2021

In the third quarter of 2021, the top 5 news applications on iOS in South Africa displayed diverse performance trends. Here's a detailed analysis of their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics based on data from Sensor Tower.

News24: Trusted News. First

Throughout Q3 2021, News24 experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $10K in the week of September 6. Weekly downloads showed a significant spike mid-July with 2.5K downloads but saw a general decline towards the end of the quarter, reaching 490 in the last week of September. Active users varied, with a notable increase to 64.3K in mid-September before ending the quarter at around 54.5K.

Netwerk24 – Alles op een plek

Netwerk24 exhibited consistent weekly revenue, maintaining a range between $3.8K and $5.4K throughout the quarter. Download numbers were relatively stable, with a slight upward trend, ending the quarter with 341 downloads in the last week of September.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily

Bloomberg's weekly revenue showed variability, with a notable peak at $2.4K in late August. Weekly downloads remained steady, fluctuating between 107 and 165 downloads. Active users hovered around the 1.1K mark, showing minimal variation over the quarter.

PressReader: News & Magazines

PressReader's revenue saw peaks and troughs, reaching a high of $1.3K in mid-September. Weekly downloads were consistent, ranging from 126 to 216. Active user numbers were stable, ending the quarter at approximately 2.3K.

Medium: Read & Write Stories

Medium experienced a peak in weekly revenue at $884 in mid-September. Download numbers were stable, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching 185 in the last week of September. Active users remained fairly consistent, ending the quarter at around 603.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.