Top 5 News Apps on iOS in Saudi Arabia: Q4 2021 Performance Overview

In Q4 2021, the top 5 news apps on iOS in Saudi Arabia showcased diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Below is an overview of their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

القبس saw a significant spike in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $8.4K during the week of November 8. Downloads also surged, peaking at around 2.7K in the same week. However, both metrics experienced a decline towards the end of the quarter, with revenue falling to about $860 and downloads to 402 in the final week of December.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily had a notable revenue peak of approximately $1.7K in the week of November 22. Weekly downloads were relatively stable, fluctuating between 42 and 123 throughout the quarter. Active users saw a slight increase early in the quarter, peaking at around 1.1K in mid-November before leveling off at around 955 by the end of December.

The Wall Street Journal. experienced consistent weekly revenue, with minor fluctuations and a peak of approximately $420 in mid-October. Downloads remained modest, ranging from 23 to 85. Active users showed a slight decline over the quarter, starting at 848 and ending at 721.

Medium: Read & Write Stories exhibited relatively stable revenue, with a peak of around $403 in the last week of December. Downloads were steady, ranging between 194 and 327. Active users remained fairly consistent, hovering around 1.2K to 1.4K throughout the quarter.

CNBC: Stock Market & Business showed a varied revenue trend, peaking at approximately $460 in early December. Downloads saw their highest point at 162 in the final week of December. Active users demonstrated a gradual increase, starting at 642 in late September and reaching 730 by the end of the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.