AI Insights · Timothy · July 2022
Top 5 News Apps in the UK for Q2 2022
A look at the performance of the top 5 news applications in the UK during the second quarter of 2022, based on data from Sensor Tower.
The second quarter of 2022 saw notable trends in the performance of the top 5 news applications in the United Kingdom. Based on data from Sensor Tower, we analyze the weekly downloads, revenue, and active users for these apps on a unified platform, combining both iOS and Android metrics.
The Guardian - Live World News experienced a steady revenue stream, peaking at approximately $172K in the week of May 9. Weekly downloads varied, with a high of around 3.9K in mid-April and dipping to about 2.3K by the end of May. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 150K throughout the quarter.
The Times: UK & World News showed significant revenue growth, reaching up to $103K by the end of June. Downloads peaked at 7.1K in mid-April, while active users saw a gradual increase from 161K to nearly 185K by the end of the quarter.
The Telegraph: UK & World News maintained a consistent revenue flow, with a peak of around $61K in the final week of June. Downloads fluctuated, hitting a high of approximately 5.9K in early May. Active users showed relative stability, averaging around 46K to 48K each week.
Bloomberg: Business News Daily saw notable revenue spikes, particularly in mid-May with around $32K. Weekly downloads were lower compared to other apps, peaking at roughly 1K in early May. Active users hovered around 7K to 8K throughout the quarter.
Daily Mail Newspaper had a consistent revenue trend, peaking at about $18.5K in late April. Downloads remained stable, with minor fluctuations, reaching a high of 985 in late March. Active users consistently stayed around 31K to 32K each week.
For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.