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Top 5 iOS News Apps in South Africa: Q3 2022 Performance

Explore the performance of the leading iOS news applications in South Africa during Q3 2022, including trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 iOS News Apps in South Africa: Q3 2022 Performance

In the third quarter of 2022, the top five iOS news applications in South Africa showed varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides valuable insights into the app usage patterns in this region.

News24: Trusted News. First from 24.com experienced a fluctuating revenue trend, peaking at approximately $13.9K in the week of August 8. Weekly downloads ranged between 713 to 1054, with a slight decline observed towards the end of the quarter. Active users saw a gradual decrease from 48.3K to 43.1K over the same period.

Netwerk24 – Alles op een plek, also by 24.com, recorded a weekly revenue peak of about $9.3K in mid-July. Downloads showed a moderate fluctuation, with the highest number being 682 in the week of July 18.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily from Bloomberg Finance LP had a notable increase in revenue, reaching up to $5.7K in mid-September. Downloads remained relatively low, with a peak of 352 in early July. Active users stayed consistent, ranging from 1.3K to 1.7K throughout the quarter.

PressReader: News & Magazines by PressReader Inc saw steady revenue, peaking at $1.6K in early July. Downloads fluctuated slightly, with a high of 436 in the week of July 4. Active users maintained a steady trend, hovering around 3.2K to 3.6K.

The Economist - News, Podcasts from The Economist showed a consistent revenue trend, peaking at $1.4K in mid-August. Downloads varied, with the highest being 528 in the week of August 15. Active users increased from 1.5K to 1.9K over the quarter.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2022