Top 5 News Apps on iOS in Saudi Arabia Q1 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, the top 5 news applications on the iOS platform in Saudi Arabia exhibited diverse trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Here's a closer look at their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

X from X Corp. saw significant fluctuations in its weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $119.6K in mid-March. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, with numbers reaching around 42.6K in early January and settling at 33.4K by the end of March. The app maintained a high number of weekly active users, fluctuating between 4.2M and 4.3M throughout the quarter.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily experienced a more modest revenue trend, with weekly earnings peaking at $1.5K in mid-February. Weekly downloads were relatively low, with a peak of 139 in mid-March. Active users saw a slight increase, rising from 919 at the end of December to 1.2K by mid-March.

القبس had a notable decline in revenue towards the end of the quarter, dropping to minimal figures in early March before recovering slightly to $238 by the end of the month. Weekly downloads varied, peaking at 314 in early February and ending at 292 in late March.

The Wall Street Journal. from Dow Jones & Company showed a consistent revenue trend with minor fluctuations, peaking at $561 in late February. Downloads were generally low, with a peak of 105 in mid-March. Active users remained relatively stable, ranging from 720 to 867 throughout the quarter.

The Economist - News, Podcasts displayed a steady revenue trend, with weekly earnings peaking at $375 in mid-March. Downloads were modest, peaking at 156 in mid-January and ending at 89 in late March. The app's active user base showed a gradual increase, reaching 985 by the end of March.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.