Top 5 News Apps on iOS in South Africa - Q1 2023

In Q1 2023, the top 5 news applications on the iOS platform in South Africa showcased diverse trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Below is a detailed performance analysis of these apps.

News24: Trusted News. First experienced a varied performance in terms of weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $11.9K in the week of January 9. Downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 1.4K in the week of January 16, while weekly active users saw a slight decline from 43.3K to 40.9K throughout the quarter.

Netwerk24 – Alles op een plek showed a consistent pattern in weekly revenue, with a peak of around $7.7K during the week of February 27. Weekly downloads showed a downward trend, starting at 519 and dropping to 331 by the end of March.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily had a notable peak in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $3.6K in the week of February 20. Downloads remained relatively stable but low, with a slight increase to 261 by the end of March. Active users fluctuated, peaking at 1.5K in the final week of March.

X saw significant revenue spikes, particularly in March, with a peak at about $4.4K in the week of March 20. Downloads were robust, peaking at 8.7K in early February. Active users remained strong, averaging around 540K throughout the quarter.

The Economist - News, Podcasts experienced steady weekly revenue, with a peak of approximately $1.6K in the week of February 27. Downloads showed a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching 540. Active users increased from 2.1K to 2.2K over the quarter.

This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlights the varying performance trends among the top news apps on iOS in South Africa for Q1 2023. For more insights, visit Sensor Tower.