Top 5 iOS News Apps in Russia Q3 2022

In Q3 2022, the top five iOS news applications in Russia exhibited varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at their performance, according to Sensor Tower data.

РБК Новости saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $5.5K in the last week of September. Downloads surged significantly in mid-September, reaching 6.9K, while weekly active users increased from 19.2K to 23.7K over the quarter.

Ведомости — vedomosti experienced a revenue peak of around $2.6K in mid-July, followed by a gradual decline. Weekly downloads remained relatively low, peaking at 166 in mid-September. Active users saw a slight increase, ending the quarter at 323.

Medium: Read & Write Stories showed consistent weekly revenue, hovering around $300, with a slight dip in late August. Downloads peaked at 860 in mid-August, while active users fluctuated, eventually declining to 3.9K by the end of September.

The Wall Street Journal maintained a steady revenue stream, peaking at $255 in the last week of September. Downloads saw modest fluctuations, with a peak of 132 in late September. Active users remained relatively stable, ending the quarter at 485.

The Economist - News, Podcasts recorded a steady increase in revenue, peaking at $289 in the final week of September. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 139 in late August. Active users showed a slight decline, ending the quarter at 390.

For more insights into the performance of these and other apps, visit Sensor Tower.