Top 5 News Apps on iOS in UAE: Q1 2023 Performance

In Q1 2023, the performance of the top 5 news apps on iOS in the United Arab Emirates showcased diverse trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s an overview of how each app performed based on Sensor Tower's data:

Bloomberg: Business News Daily saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $10K in the final week of February. Weekly downloads varied, peaking at 340 in the week of January 30. Active users showed some fluctuation, reaching a high of 2.9K in mid-March.

X experienced notable spikes in weekly revenue, with a significant peak of $44.1K in the week of March 20. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, with a peak of 6.8K in the last week of March. Active users hovered around 780K to 800K throughout the quarter.

The Economist - News, Podcasts had a mixed quarter. Weekly revenue peaked at $2.9K in the last week of February, while downloads saw a peak of 335 in the first week of January. Active users remained steady, fluctuating slightly around the 2.2K mark.

CNBC: Stock Market & Business showed variable revenue trends, with a peak of $2.2K in the week of February 20. Downloads saw a high of 278 in late January. Active users experienced minor fluctuations, peaking at 1.5K in mid-March.

The Wall Street Journal. had a consistent performance with weekly revenue peaking at $1.6K in early March. Downloads showed a peak of 144 in mid-March, while active users remained relatively stable, peaking at 1.3K in March.

For more detailed insights into these trends, visit Sensor Tower.