Top 5 iOS News Apps in Russia Q3 2023: Performance Insights

In the third quarter of 2023, the top 5 news applications on iOS in Russia showcased varied performance metrics. Here’s an insightful look at their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user trends based on Sensor Tower data.

РБК Новости experienced a fluctuating revenue stream, peaking at about $3.8K in late August. Weekly downloads saw a slight increase mid-quarter, reaching around 1.2K. Active users, however, showed a decline from 14.6K to 12.8K by the end of September.

Ведомости — vedomosti maintained a relatively stable revenue, hovering around $300, with a slight dip in early September to $132. Weekly downloads reached their highest at 86 in early September, while active users remained steady, fluctuating between 185 and 219 throughout the quarter.

Medium: Read & Write Stories saw consistent revenue growth, peaking at $295 in the last week of September. Downloads were stable, averaging around 200 per week. Active users were consistent, with minor fluctuations, staying around the 3.3K mark.

The Economist - News, Podcasts had a stable revenue trend, with a peak of $238 in late July. Downloads remained modest, peaking at 96 in mid-September. Active users were steady, averaging around 320 throughout the quarter.

The Wall Street Journal. showed a consistent revenue trend, peaking at $216 in late July. Downloads were relatively stable, with a peak of 85 in late September. Active users saw a slight increase, ending the quarter with 353.

For more detailed insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower.