Top 5 News Apps on iOS in Saudi Arabia: Q2 2022

In the second quarter of 2022, the top news apps on iOS in Saudi Arabia exhibited diverse performance metrics. Below is a detailed analysis of the trends observed in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users for the top 5 news applications, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily showed a fluctuating revenue trend, peaking at around $1.9K in the week of April 18, before ending the quarter with approximately $781. Weekly downloads saw a steady flow, with a notable increase to 156 in the final week of June. Active users remained relatively stable, peaking at 1.2K in the last week of June.

The Wall Street Journal. experienced a steady increase in revenue, culminating in a peak of roughly $1K in the final week of June. Downloads were highest in the week of April 18 at 193, with active users reaching a peak of 1.2K in the last week of May.

Medium: Read & Write Stories saw consistent weekly downloads, peaking at 464 in the week of June 6. Revenue trends remained steady, with a high of $347 in the week of April 25. Active user numbers peaked at 1.5K in the same week, maintaining a steady engagement throughout the quarter.

The Economist - News, Podcasts showed a stable revenue trend, peaking at $332 in the week of May 30. Downloads reached their highest at 246 in the final week of June. The app maintained a steady active user base, peaking at 838 in the last week of June.

CNBC: Stock Market & Business displayed a varied revenue trend, with a peak of $405 in the week of April 25. Weekly downloads were highest in the same week at 203. Active users saw a gradual increase, peaking at 908 in the week of May 2.

For more detailed insights and further analysis, visit Sensor Tower.