AI Insights · Timothy · January 2022
Top 5 iOS News Apps in Africa Q4 2021
A look at the performance of the top 5 iOS news apps in Africa during Q4 2021, highlighting trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2021, the top news applications on the iOS platform in Africa showcased varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Below, we delve into the specifics for each of the leading apps.
News24: Trusted News. First saw its weekly revenue peaking at around $10.2K during the week of November 8, 2021. The app's downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 1.2K in the first week of November. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering between 47K and 57K throughout the quarter.
Netwerk24 – Alles op een plek had a consistent weekly revenue, with a peak of approximately $6.6K in early November. Downloads varied slightly, with a notable increase to 443 in the week leading up to December 20, 2021.
Bloomberg: Business News Daily experienced a significant revenue spike to $3.5K during the week of December 20, 2021. Downloads remained steady, averaging around 350 to 450 weekly, while active users maintained a range between 2K and 2.3K throughout the quarter.
The Economist - News, Podcasts showed a notable increase in revenue, peaking at $1.7K in mid-October and again in early November. Weekly downloads were relatively stable, averaging around 280 to 320, and active users fluctuated slightly but remained around the 1.1K to 1.3K mark.
Medium: Read & Write Stories had its highest revenue of the quarter at approximately $1.6K during the week of November 22, 2021. The app's downloads peaked at 1.1K in the last week of December, while active users exhibited a gradual increase, reaching up to 3.8K by the end of the quarter.
This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides a comprehensive overview of the performance of these top news apps. For more detailed insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower.
