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Top 5 News Apps in Australia Q3 2021 Performance

In Q3 2021, the top 5 news apps in Australia showed varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. The data from Sensor Tower provides insights into their performance on a unified platform.

Top 5 News Apps in Australia Q3 2021 Performance

Top 5 News Apps in Australia Q3 2021 Performance

In the third quarter of 2021, the top 5 news apps in Australia exhibited diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides a comprehensive look at their performance on a unified platform.

The Guardian - Live World News from Guardian News and Media Limited saw a steady weekly revenue, peaking at around $22K in late July. Downloads fluctuated slightly, peaking at 2.1K in late June, and active users ranged from 43.5K to 48K, with a noticeable increase in mid-September.

Australian Financial Review experienced a decline in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $13.7K and dropping to about $5.2K by the end of September. Downloads showed a gradual increase, reaching a peak of 463 in the last week of September.

Herald Sun. displayed a varied revenue trend, with weekly earnings ranging from $7.5K to $12K. Downloads spiked to 1.7K in mid-August, and active users fluctuated between 34.4K and 42.1K, peaking in mid-August.

The Age had a consistent revenue trend, with weekly earnings ranging from $9.6K to $16.7K. Downloads remained steady, peaking at 1.1K in late August.

The Australian showed a fluctuating revenue pattern, starting at $10.2K and experiencing a low of $6.6K in late August before closing the quarter at $8.3K. Downloads peaked at 2.9K in early July, and active users varied from 37.3K to 52.3K, with the highest number recorded in early July.

The data highlights the dynamic nature of news app performance in Australia, with each app showing unique trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2021