Top 5 News Apps in Saudi Arabia Q4 2021

Throughout the fourth quarter of 2021, the top 5 news apps in Saudi Arabia showcased varied performance metrics, reflecting their unique user engagement and revenue trends. Data from Sensor Tower provides an in-depth look into these dynamics.

القبس saw impressive spikes in both downloads and revenue. Weekly downloads peaked at approximately 3.2K in the week of November 8, followed by a decline to around 525 by the end of December. Revenue surged significantly, with a high of $9.9K in mid-November before stabilizing to $1.2K by the last week of December.

For Bloomberg: Business News Daily, the quarter featured moderate fluctuations. Weekly downloads hovered between 76 and 164, while revenue saw a notable peak at $2.1K in late November, ending the quarter at $492. Active users remained relatively stable, with figures ranging from 1.4K to 1.8K throughout the period.

The Wall Street Journal. experienced a steady pattern in downloads and revenue. Weekly downloads varied between 37 and 104, while revenue showed minor peaks, reaching $430 at the start of the quarter and $303 by the end. Active users saw a slight decline from 1K to 865 over the three months.

Medium: Read & Write Stories maintained a consistent performance. Weekly downloads ranged from 314 to 603, with a slight increase towards the end of December. Revenue showed a gradual rise, peaking at $519 in the final week. Active users remained steady, fluctuating between 2.1K and 2.6K.

Lastly, The Economist - News, Podcasts had a more fluctuating trend. Weekly downloads saw a high of 135 in early December, dropping to 15 by the end of the month. Revenue peaked at $399 in early October but declined to $128 by late December. Active users remained relatively stable, with figures mostly between 442 and 580.

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