Top 5 iOS News Apps in South Africa Q3 2023

The third quarter of 2023 showcased dynamic trends for the top 5 iOS news applications in South Africa. Data from Sensor Tower reveals insightful patterns in downloads, revenue, and active user metrics for these leading apps.

News24: Trusted News. First from 24.com experienced consistent weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $10.9K in early August. Weekly downloads hovered between 400 and 660, with a notable increase in early August. Active users ranged from around 34.8K to 40K, showing a slight decline towards the end of the quarter.

Netwerk24 – Alles op een plek, also from 24.com, saw revenue fluctuations between $7.3K and $9.2K. Downloads were relatively stable, ranging from 140 to 260 weekly.

X by X Corp. displayed a remarkable surge in weekly downloads, especially in early August with a peak of 16.3K. Revenue varied between $2.2K and $4.6K, while active users showed a peak at approximately 894K in early August, stabilizing around 540K in subsequent weeks.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily from Bloomberg Finance LP had steady revenue, reaching up to $3.2K in late August. Downloads remained modest, ranging from 70 to 125 per week. Active users were consistent, staying around the 1K mark throughout the quarter.

The Economist - News, Podcasts from The Economist reported weekly revenue between $1K and $1.4K. Downloads showed minor fluctuations, peaking at 383 in early August. Active users were steady, ranging from 1.9K to 2.2K.

These trends highlight the varied performance and user engagement of top news apps in South Africa. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.