Top 5 News Applications on iOS in Africa for Q3 2023

Top 5 News Applications on iOS in Africa for Q3 2023

In the third quarter of 2023, the top news applications on iOS in Africa showed significant activity and growth. Here’s a detailed look at their performance, with data sourced from Sensor Tower.

X

X Corp.'s app demonstrated a consistent increase in weekly revenue, starting from approximately $8.5K at the end of June and peaking at $15.3K in the week of August 21. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of around 43.6K in early August. Active users remained relatively stable, with a peak of 2.66M in early August before settling around 2.36M by the end of September.

News24: Trusted News. First

Throughout the quarter, News24 from 24.com maintained a steady weekly revenue, fluctuating between $7.9K and $10.9K. Downloads saw minor variations, with numbers ranging from 443 to 680 per week. Active users peaked at 40.6K in early August and ended the quarter at 35.3K.

Netwerk24 – Alles op een plek

Netwerk24 also from 24.com experienced a steady revenue stream, with weekly earnings fluctuating between $7.7K and $9.2K. Downloads were relatively low but stable, ranging from 164 to 264 per week.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily

Bloomberg Finance LP’s app saw a varied revenue pattern, peaking at $4.7K in mid-September. Downloads ranged from 341 to 530 weekly, with active users fluctuating between 2.7K and 3.3K throughout the quarter.

The Economist - News, Podcasts

The Economist’s app showed a stable revenue stream, with weekly revenue ranging from $1.4K to $2.1K. Downloads ranged from 380 to 650 per week. Active users remained consistent, around 3.3K to 3.5K throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.