AI Insights · Timothy · July 2023
Top 5 iOS News Apps in Africa Q2 2023 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 news apps on iOS in Africa during Q2 2023, including weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.
The second quarter of 2023 saw notable activity among the top 5 news applications on the iOS platform in Africa. Here’s a closer look at how News24: Trusted News. First, X, Netwerk24 – Alles op een plek, Bloomberg: Business News Daily, and The Economist - News, Podcasts performed.
News24: Trusted News. First from 24.com displayed a steady revenue trend, peaking at around $11.6K in the week of May 8. Weekly downloads fluctuated slightly, reaching a high of 878 in the week of May 29. Active users saw a gradual decline from 41.4K at the end of March to 37K by the end of June.
X from X Corp. experienced consistent weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 43.8K in early June. Revenue showed variability, with a notable peak of around $13.7K in mid-April. Active users remained stable, fluctuating around 2.3M throughout the quarter.
Netwerk24 – Alles op een plek, also from 24.com, saw its revenue peak at about $8.7K in early June. However, weekly downloads showed a declining trend, dropping from 331 at the end of March to 199 by the end of June.
Bloomberg: Business News Daily from Bloomberg Finance LP had a revenue peak of around $5K in mid-April. Weekly downloads stayed relatively stable, with minor fluctuations and a peak of 506 at the end of March. Active users hovered around 3K, with minor variations throughout the quarter.
The Economist - News, Podcasts from The Economist had a steady revenue trend, peaking at approximately $2.1K in early June. Downloads peaked at 728 in the last week of March but saw a decline towards the end of the quarter. Active users remained consistent, fluctuating around 3.5K.
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