Top 5 News and Magazines Apps on Android in Russia: Q1 2022 Performance

Throughout the first quarter of 2022, the top five news and magazines applications on the Android platform in Russia showed varied performance in terms of downloads, active users, and revenue. Here’s a closer look at the trends for each application.

meduza saw a significant spike in weekly downloads, particularly in the week of February 21, reaching approximately 130K. This surge was followed by a sharp decline, stabilizing around 2.6K by the end of March. The app’s active user base also saw a notable increase, peaking at around 57K in the last week of February before gradually declining to 24.5K by the end of Q1.

RBC News experienced a steady increase in weekly downloads, peaking at about 18.3K in the final week of February. Active users for the app saw a substantial rise, reaching 32.5K by the end of March. Revenue trends were relatively stable throughout the quarter, with a peak of $101 in the week of February 21.

РИА Новости also demonstrated a significant increase in weekly downloads, particularly around the end of February, with numbers reaching up to 23.7K. The app’s active user count peaked at approximately 54K in the last week of February and remained relatively high throughout March, ending the quarter with around 52K active users.

Breaking News: Local & Alerts showed a dramatic increase in weekly downloads, peaking at around 29.2K in the final week of February. The app’s active user base followed a similar trend, with a peak of approximately 21.9K in the same period. By the end of March, active users had increased to about 15.8K.

Google News - Daily Headlines experienced fluctuations in weekly downloads, with a notable dip to 790 in the last week of February. Despite this, the active user base remained strong, peaking at approximately 450K in the week of February 21 before stabilizing around 248K by the end of March.

These performance insights are based on data from Sensor Tower. For more detailed analysis and insights, visit Sensor Tower’s platform.