Top 5 News Apps in Saudi Arabia Q1 2023: Performance Overview

In the first quarter of 2023, the top 5 news applications in Saudi Arabia displayed diverse performance metrics on a unified platform, encompassing both iOS and Android data. Here's a closer look at the weekly trends for downloads, revenue, and active users based on Sensor Tower's data.

X from X Corp. saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $126.5K in mid-March. Weekly downloads for the app fluctuated, with a high of 86K in early January and a low of 61K towards the end of the quarter. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 11M throughout the quarter, with minor fluctuations.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily by Bloomberg Finance LP maintained a steady revenue stream, reaching a peak of $1.6K in mid-February. The app's weekly downloads were generally low, with a maximum of 175 in mid-March. Active users ranged from 1.3K to 1.6K, showing slight variations over the weeks.

القبس published by WAVAI WEB DESIGN & MANAGEMENT, experienced a decline in revenue towards the end of the quarter, starting at about $1K in January and dropping to approximately $338 by the end of March. Weekly downloads varied, peaking at 355 in early February. No data was provided for active users.

The Wall Street Journal. from Dow Jones & Company, Inc. had modest revenue, with the highest being $593 in late February. The app's downloads were generally low, with a peak of 118 in mid-March. Active users fluctuated slightly, ranging from 771 to 986 throughout the quarter.

The Economist - News, Podcasts by The Economist saw steady revenue, peaking at $437 in early January. Weekly downloads showed minor fluctuations, with the highest being 166 in mid-January. Active users remained consistent, ranging from 967 to 1.1K over the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data trends, visit Sensor Tower.