Top 5 News Apps Performance in Russia Q3 2022

In the third quarter of 2022, the top 5 news applications in Russia showed varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users on a unified platform. Here’s a detailed look at their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

RБК Новости saw a consistent rise in weekly downloads, beginning at 2.8K in late June and peaking at 8.7K in the last week of September. Weekly revenue for this app exhibited fluctuations but ended the quarter on a high note with approximately $5.5K. Active users for RБК Новости also increased steadily from 40.5K to 43.3K.

Ведомости — vedomosti displayed modest download numbers throughout the quarter, with a slight increase from 110 to 221. Weekly revenue for vedomosti saw a significant spike mid-July at around $2.6K but stabilized to around $995 by the end of September. Active user metrics showed a steady climb from 278 to 323.

Medium: Read & Write Stories experienced a decline in weekly downloads, starting at 722 and dropping to 426 by the end of Q3. Despite this, the app maintained stable weekly revenue, hovering around $291. Active users showed some fluctuation, peaking mid-August at 9.3K before settling at 7.4K in late September.

The Economist - News, Podcasts had consistent weekly downloads, averaging around 150, with a slight uptick to 212 in late August. Revenue for this app showed a gradual increase, ending the quarter at approximately $306. Active users remained relatively stable, starting at 823 and ending at 726.

The Wall Street Journal. experienced steady download numbers, ranging between 99 and 184 throughout the quarter. Revenue trends for this app showed minor fluctuations, ending at around $170. Active users saw a slight decline from 789 in late June to 768 by the end of September.

For more insights on app performance and trends, visit Sensor Tower.