Top 5 News Apps on iOS in Europe Q4 2021

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the top five news apps on iOS in Europe demonstrated notable trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at their performance based on Sensor Tower data.

X from X Corp. saw significant weekly download numbers, peaking at around 290K in the first week of October. The app maintained a steady download rate, averaging over 220K weekly downloads throughout the quarter. Weekly revenue fluctuated, with a notable spike to approximately $1.5K in mid-December. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 20M each week.

Reddit experienced consistent weekly downloads, reaching up to 146K in the final week of December. The app's weekly revenue showed a steady trend, peaking at about $9.1K in the last week of December. Active users increased gradually, starting at around 3M in late September and rising to over 3.2M by the end of the quarter.

Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network witnessed a peak in weekly downloads at approximately 33K in early November. Although the downloads decreased towards the end of December, the app maintained a strong presence. Active users consistently hovered around 450K weekly, reflecting stable user engagement throughout the quarter.

Google News showed a gradual increase in weekly downloads, starting from around 17K in late September and peaking at nearly 30K in the last week of December. Active users exhibited a stable trend, ranging from approximately 400K to 420K throughout the quarter.

BBC News - UK & World Stories saw its weekly downloads peak at around 16.8K in mid-December. The app's active users fluctuated but ended the quarter strong, with numbers reaching up to 654K in mid-December before slightly declining to around 619K by the end of December.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.