Top 5 iOS News Apps in Africa: Q4 2021 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the top 5 news applications on the iOS platform in Africa showcased varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at how each app fared during this period.

X demonstrated a significant increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $251 in the final week of December. Downloads saw a consistent range, fluctuating between 28K to 45K weekly. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 1.8M throughout the quarter.

Clubhouse maintained a steady download rate, with numbers ranging from 3.1K to 6K per week. Active users saw a gentle decline from 75.8K to 63K over the quarter.

Reddit experienced a stable revenue stream, peaking at $581 in mid-December. Weekly downloads ranged from 2.8K to 5K, while active users increased from 44.9K to 50.9K throughout the quarter.

Opera News: Breaking & Local had a consistent download rate, fluctuating between 2.8K and 3.7K weekly. Active users ranged from 77.5K to 90K, with a peak in early December.

Quora maintained stable download numbers, varying between 1.5K to 2K each week. Active users showed slight fluctuations, averaging around 38K to 41K during the quarter.

This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides valuable insights into the performance of these top news apps in Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.