Top 5 News and Magazines Apps Performance in South Africa Q3 2021

In the third quarter of 2021, the top 5 News and Magazines apps in South Africa showed varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at their trends.

News24: Trusted News. First saw a peak in weekly revenue at around $11.1K in early September. Weekly downloads were highest at 9.4K in mid-July, while weekly active users fluctuated, peaking at approximately 280.7K in the first week of July but generally declining towards the end of the quarter.

Magzter: Magazines, Newspapers experienced steady weekly revenue, peaking at about $2.3K in mid-September. Downloads were highest at 504 in mid-September, and weekly active users peaked at 2.5K in early September, maintaining a relatively stable user base throughout the quarter.

Medium showed variable revenue, with a peak of around $1.4K in mid-September. Weekly downloads reached a high of 1.3K in late September, and active users increased steadily, peaking at 3.9K in early September.

Bloomberg: Finance Market News had a notable peak in weekly revenue at approximately $2.7K in late August. Downloads were highest at 1K during the same period, and active users peaked at about 5K in early September, showing overall growth in user engagement.

The New York Times demonstrated a steady increase in revenue, peaking at around $716 in late September. Downloads peaked at 627 in late September, and active users saw a steady rise, reaching a high of approximately 4.1K in early September.

These insights are derived from Sensor Tower's data, offering a glimpse into the performance of these leading News and Magazines apps in South Africa. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.