Top 5 News Apps on iOS in Australia for Q3 2023

In Q3 2023, the top 5 news apps on iOS in Australia showcased varied performance metrics in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at each app’s performance:

Reddit saw a steady pattern in weekly downloads, ranging between 11K and 16K throughout the quarter. The highest downloads were recorded in the week of July 3, peaking at approximately 16K. Weekly revenue fluctuated, reaching a peak of around $3.9K in the last week of July. Active users also showed a consistent trend, starting from 650K in late June and ending at 696K by the end of September.

X experienced a notable revenue spike in the week of August 7, reaching approximately $10.9K. Weekly downloads saw a decline from about 13K in late June to around 8.8K in early August, with a slight recovery towards the end of September at 8.7K. Active users showed a gradual decrease from 1.28M to 1.17M over the quarter.

ABC News maintained a consistent download rate, fluctuating between 2.1K and 4K. The highest downloads were noted in the week of July 3 at 4K. Active users demonstrated stability, starting at 86K in late June and peaking at 92K in mid-July before ending the quarter at 92K.

Substack had a gradual increase in weekly downloads, starting from 1K in late June and peaking at just over 2K in the last week of September. Active users also showed a positive trend, beginning at 20K and growing to 25K by the end of the quarter.

Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network experienced a significant drop in weekly downloads from about 1.6K in late June to around 300 in mid-September. Active users saw a slight decline from 22K in late June to 19K by the end of September.

These insights show the dynamic nature of the news app market in Australia. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.