Top 5 News Apps on iOS in Qatar for Q1 2022

Throughout the first quarter of 2022, the top 5 news applications on iOS in Qatar exhibited varied performance in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at how each app fared:

القبس saw a significant increase in weekly revenue early in January, peaking at around $20K in mid-January. However, this was followed by a gradual decline, ending the quarter with approximately $533. Weekly downloads for the app also experienced a sharp rise, reaching 2.4K in early January, before consistently declining to 75 by the end of March.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily maintained relatively stable weekly revenue throughout the quarter, with a slight peak at $304 in the last week of March. Downloads were minimal but showed a gradual increase from 3 in late December to 45 by the end of February. Weekly active users fluctuated slightly, starting at 89 and ending the quarter at 83.

CNBC: Stock Market & Business experienced a notable peak in revenue in mid-February, reaching $744, but generally saw low revenue figures throughout the rest of the quarter. Downloads were modest, peaking at 44 in early January, and active users showed a slight decline from 54 to 48 over the three months.

The Wall Street Journal. had a relatively stable revenue pattern with occasional spikes, notably $299 in late January and $250 at the end of March. Downloads were sporadic, with weeks of no downloads interspersed with small numbers, peaking at 25 in early February. Active users remained fairly steady, starting at 42 and ending at 37.

The Economist - News, Podcasts showed consistent weekly revenue, peaking at $239 in late January and $138 at the end of March. Downloads varied, reaching a high of 74 in early January and 57 in late March. Active users saw a slight increase over the quarter, starting at 121 and ending at 154.

This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlights the dynamic nature of the news app market in Qatar. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.