Top 5 News Apps on iOS in South Africa - Q4 2021

During the fourth quarter of 2021, the top five news apps on iOS in South Africa demonstrated unique trends in downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Here’s a closer look at their performance according to data from Sensor Tower.

News24: Trusted News. First from 24.com saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $10.2K in the second week of November. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of approximately 1.1K in early November. Active users showed a slight decline, starting at 54.5K in late September and ending the year at around 53K.

Netwerk24 – Alles op een plek, also from 24.com, experienced relatively stable weekly revenue, with minor peaks at approximately $6.6K in the second week of November and $6.3K in early December. Downloads remained consistent, with a slight increase towards the end of December, reaching 443.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily from Bloomberg Finance LP saw a significant spike in weekly revenue, peaking at about $2.7K in the week leading up to Christmas. Weekly downloads remained stable, averaging around 160-220 throughout the quarter. Active users followed a similar pattern, with minor fluctuations, ending December with roughly 1.1K users.

PressReader: News & Magazines by PressReader Inc witnessed a steady weekly revenue, with a notable peak of approximately $1.2K in the third week of December. Downloads were relatively low but steady, peaking at 204 in the last week of December. Active users remained consistent, ending the year at around 2.3K.

Medium: Read & Write Stories from A Medium Corporation showed a steady revenue trend, with minor peaks reaching $1.2K in late November. Weekly downloads saw a gradual increase, peaking at 256 in the last week of December. Active users steadily rose, ending the quarter at 750.

For more detailed insights into these trends and other app performances, visit Sensor Tower.