Top 5 News and Magazines Apps Performance in UAE for Q3 2023

In the third quarter of 2023, the top five news and magazines applications in the United Arab Emirates displayed varied performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Below is a detailed overview of how each app performed based on data from Sensor Tower.

Twitter Lite from X Corp. experienced a steady revenue stream, peaking at approximately $17.6K in the last week of June and maintaining an average weekly revenue around $11K to $14K throughout the quarter. Downloads surged mid-quarter, reaching 25.6K in the week of July 31, before tapering off to 10.7K by the end of September. Weekly active users showed a slight decline from 1.82M to 1.72M over the quarter.

Dailyhunt News - MENA by Eterno Infotech had a more modest download performance, starting the quarter with 3.2K downloads and experiencing a significant drop to just 226 in the week of August 7. However, it saw a recovery towards the end of the quarter, with downloads rising to 2.3K by late September.

The National - UAE, World News exhibited fluctuating download numbers, starting strong with 4.5K downloads in early July but dropping sharply to just 137 downloads by August 7. The app had minor recovery phases but ended the quarter with 233 downloads in the final week of September.

نبض Nabd - اخبار العالم ، عاجل from Nabd Ltd showed a consistent increase in downloads, starting at 541 in late June and peaking at 953 in the week of September 4. However, the app saw a slight decline towards the end of the quarter, finishing with 679 downloads. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating around 40K to 45K throughout the quarter.

Quora: the knowledge platform by Quora, Inc. maintained a steady download rate, with numbers ranging from 617 in late June to a peak of 916 in early September. Active users hovered around 14K to 15K, showcasing stable engagement throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.