AI Insights · Timothy · April 2022
Top 5 News Apps on iOS in the UK: Q1 2022 Performance
In Q1 2022, the top 5 news apps on iOS in the UK saw significant variations in downloads, revenue, and active users. Explore the performance trends for each app.
The first quarter of 2022 showcased interesting trends for the top 5 news apps on the iOS platform in the United Kingdom. Here’s a closer look at the performance of each app, based on data from Sensor Tower.
X from X Corp. experienced a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $974 in the final week of March. Weekly downloads showed an upward trend towards the end of the quarter, reaching around 60K in the last week. Weekly active users fluctuated slightly but remained strong, with a peak of approximately 5.1M in late February.
Reddit saw consistent weekly revenue throughout the quarter, with a high of about $3.2K in the last week of March. Downloads peaked at nearly 40K by the end of February, while active users saw a notable increase, reaching around 1.2M in the final week of March.
Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network did not generate any revenue during the quarter. However, it saw a significant spike in weekly downloads, hitting a high of approximately 27K in mid-January. Active users remained relatively stable, peaking at around 359K in early February.
BBC News - UK & World Stories also did not generate any revenue but experienced a notable surge in downloads, reaching approximately 43K in the week of February 21. Active users saw a peak of around 690K in the same week, indicating a strong engagement with the app.
Sky News: Breaking, UK & World followed a similar pattern with no revenue generation. Downloads spiked at around 32K in the week of February 21. Active users saw a peak of approximately 323K in early March, showing a steady interest in the app.
For more detailed insights and comprehensive data, visit Sensor Tower.
