Top 5 iOS News Apps in Europe Q2 2022 Performance

In Q2 2022, the top 5 news apps on iOS in Europe demonstrated diverse performance metrics, reflecting the dynamic nature of news consumption on mobile platforms. Here is a detailed breakdown of their performance:

Le Monde, Live News saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $161K in the week of June 20. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 5.5K in early April but dropping to around 3.4K by the end of June. Weekly active users started at 228K in late March, peaking at 256K in early April, and then gradually declined to 203K by the end of the quarter.

The Guardian - Live World News experienced a peak in weekly revenue at around $150K in early May, with fluctuations throughout the quarter. Downloads saw a downward trend from 6.9K in early April to approximately 5.5K by the end of June. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 193K, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

DER SPIEGEL - Nachrichten showed a gradual increase in weekly revenue, peaking at nearly $90K in late June. Weekly downloads saw a notable drop from 3.6K in early April to around 2.7K by the end of June. The app’s active users displayed minor fluctuations, starting at 297K in late March and ending at approximately 273K in late June.

Corriere della Sera experienced significant revenue growth, peaking at $122K in mid-June. Weekly downloads were relatively low, ranging from 1.2K to 2.2K throughout the quarter. Active users saw a slight upward trend, starting at 20.6K in late March and reaching nearly 23K by the end of June.

VG reported consistent revenue, peaking at $81K in mid-May. Downloads remained stable, ranging from 752 to 1.5K over the quarter. Active users showed moderate fluctuations, starting at 82.7K in late March and ending at approximately 83.1K in late June.

The data presented here comes from Sensor Tower, and more detailed insights can be found on their platform. These trends highlight the dynamic engagement and monetization strategies of leading news apps in Europe.