Top 5 News Apps in Germany Q3 2021 Performance Overview

In Q3 2021, the top 5 news applications in Germany demonstrated remarkable performance across various metrics, including weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed look at how each app fared during this period, based on data from Sensor Tower.

BILD News - Live Nachrichten saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $93.6K in the final week of September. Weekly downloads experienced significant growth mid-quarter, reaching 16.4K in the week of August 23, while weekly active users peaked at 102.6K in the same period.

DER SPIEGEL - Nachrichten showed a consistent rise in weekly revenue, culminating at around $77K in the last week of September. Weekly downloads also saw an upward trend, with a high of 7.5K in the final week. The app maintained a robust user base, with active users reaching 667.5K by the end of the quarter.

SZ Nachrichten had a more varied performance. Weekly revenue hit a high of $45.9K in late August but tapered off to $34.2K by the end of September. Weekly downloads fluctuated, peaking at 3.4K, while active users remained relatively stable, ending the quarter at 84.4K.

WELT Edition: Digitale Zeitung experienced a decline in weekly revenue, dropping from $40.3K in early July to $15.9K by the end of September. Weekly downloads were modest, with a peak of 913 in early September, while active users remained steady at around 4.4K.

WELT News – Online Nachrichten showed a positive trend in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $40.3K in late August. Weekly downloads surged to 8.9K in the last week of September. The app maintained a strong user base, with active users peaking at 188.9K in mid-July.

These insights demonstrate the dynamic nature of the news app market in Germany. For more detailed analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower.