Top 5 iOS News Apps in South Africa Q2 2022: Performance Insights

In the second quarter of 2022, the top iOS news applications in South Africa showcased varied performance metrics in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at how each app fared during this period, based on data from Sensor Tower.

News24: Trusted News. First experienced notable weekly revenue growth, peaking at around $14.4K in early May. The app's weekly downloads saw a gradual increase, reaching 1.1K by the end of June. Active user numbers fluctuated slightly, starting at 49.8K and ending the quarter with approximately 48.3K.

Netwerk24 – Alles op een plek showed a steady revenue trend, with weekly earnings peaking at about $9.9K in early May. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight increase to 447 in the week of June 20.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily saw a significant spike in revenue in mid-April, reaching approximately $5.5K. Weekly downloads remained modest, peaking at 298 at the start of the quarter. Active users hovered around 1.4K throughout the period.

PressReader: News & Magazines maintained consistent weekly revenue, with a high of roughly $1.5K in several weeks. Downloads were steady, peaking at 541 in late April, while active users ranged from 2.9K to 3.3K, showing a slight increase towards the end of the quarter.

The Economist - News, Podcasts experienced steady weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $1.4K in mid-May and late June. Weekly downloads were consistent, with a high of 469 at the start of the quarter. Active users also showed a gradual increase, ending the quarter at around 1.5K.

For more detailed insights and comprehensive data, visit Sensor Tower.