Top 5 iOS News Apps in Nigeria Q3 2021

In the third quarter of 2021, the top five iOS news applications in Nigeria exhibited diverse trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Below, we break down the performance of each app, based on data from Sensor Tower.

X consistently maintained a high level of weekly downloads, starting at around 5.1K in late June and peaking at approximately 7K by the end of September. Its weekly active users saw a slight decline from 240K at the beginning of the quarter to 224K by the end. The app's weekly revenue experienced a notable increase, peaking at $28 in the third week of September.

Opera News: Breaking & Local had a modest performance in terms of weekly downloads, fluctuating between 1.3K and 2.3K throughout the quarter. The app's weekly active users showed some variation, with a peak of 43K in early September and ending the quarter with around 38K active users.

Clubhouse experienced steady weekly downloads, ranging from 1.1K to 1.6K. Its weekly active users remained relatively stable, starting at 15.5K and ending at around 13.2K. The app did not generate any revenue during this period.

Reddit saw its weekly downloads gradually increase from 718 to 865 over the quarter. The weekly active users experienced a slight decline from 7.1K to 6.3K. The app's weekly revenue fluctuated, peaking at $52 in early September.

Quora reported a steady trend in weekly downloads, starting at 528 and reaching up to 747 by the end of July. The weekly active users showed an upward trend, peaking at around 15.3K in mid-September. Similar to Clubhouse, Quora did not generate any revenue during the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data on these apps, visit Sensor Tower.