Top 5 News Apps Performance in South America, Q4 2021

In the fourth quarter of 2021, South America's top 5 news applications exhibited diverse performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Data from Sensor Tower provides an in-depth look into these metrics, offering valuable insights into the region's news app landscape.

Valor Econômico - Exclusivo from Editora Globo saw a steady weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $4.6K at the end of September before experiencing a gradual decline. By the end of December, revenue stabilized around $3.4K. Weekly downloads fluctuated between 257 and 388, with a slight upward trend towards the end of the quarter, closing at 362.

The Economist - News, Podcasts maintained a consistent weekly revenue, starting at $2.2K and peaking at $3K in late October. Downloads ranged from 626 to 1K, with a noticeable increase towards the end of December. The app's active users remained stable, hovering around 3.9K to 4.1K throughout the quarter.

GZH: notícias RS by Grupo RBS experienced significant weekly downloads, starting at 5.1K in late September and fluctuating throughout the quarter, ending at 1.9K in December. Revenue showed a steady decline from $2.2K to $1.7K, with a slight peak at $2.1K in early December. Active users saw a gradual decrease from 240K to 196K by the end of the quarter.

LA NACION demonstrated consistent performance with weekly revenue ranging from $1.6K to $2.5K, peaking in late November. Downloads remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 431 and 770. The app's performance metrics indicate a balanced user engagement throughout the quarter.

Medium: Read & Write Stories from A Medium Corporation showed strong weekly downloads, starting at 5.5K and experiencing fluctuations, ending at 3.9K in December. Revenue varied between $2.6K and $3.6K, with a peak in late November. The app maintained a steady number of active users, ranging from 38K to 42K over the quarter.

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