Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in Saudi Arabia Q4 2021 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the top 5 news and magazines apps in Saudi Arabia showcased varied performance metrics across downloads, revenue, and active users. Data from Sensor Tower reveals key insights into the trends for these applications on a unified platform, combining both iOS and Android data.

القبس experienced significant fluctuations in its weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $9.9K in mid-November. Weekly downloads also saw a notable increase, reaching 3.2K in the week of November 8.

Bloomberg: Finance Market News showed a steady increase in weekly revenue, with a peak of around $2.1K in the week of November 22. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, with slight increases, peaking at 164 downloads in mid-November. Active user numbers for Bloomberg's app fluctuated slightly but generally remained around the 1.5K to 1.7K range.

Medium saw a consistent performance in weekly downloads, maintaining figures around 350 to 600 downloads. Revenue remained steady throughout the quarter, with a slight peak at $519 in the final week of December. Active users for Medium hovered around the 2.2K to 2.6K range, showcasing a stable user base.

The New York Times saw a gradual increase in weekly revenue towards the end of the year, peaking at $315 in the week of December 20. Weekly downloads were relatively stable, with a notable increase to 226 downloads in mid-December. The active user count remained consistent, averaging around 1.2K to 1.4K throughout the quarter.

Le Monde, Live News had modest weekly revenue, with a peak of $84 in the final week of December. Weekly downloads were low, with only a few weeks showing notable figures, such as 21 downloads in late November. The active user base for Le Monde remained steady at around 100 to 120 users.

For more detailed insights into the performance of these and other applications, visit Sensor Tower.