Top 5 News Apps on iOS in Nigeria in Q4 2023

In Q4 2023, the top 5 news apps on iOS in Nigeria exhibited diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at how each app performed during this period according to Sensor Tower data.

X from X Corp. saw a consistent performance in weekly downloads, hovering around 14K to 16K throughout the quarter. Revenue peaked at about $6.1K in the week of September 25, with fluctuations leading to a low of $4.3K in mid-December. Active users remained relatively stable, ranging from 383K to 393K.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily experienced a modest increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $401 in late October. Downloads remained steady, averaging around 150 downloads per week, with a slight peak of 225 in early November. Active users showed a gradual increase, reaching 1.1K by mid-December.

The Economist - News, Podcasts demonstrated a variable revenue trend, with a notable peak of $281 in the last week of December. Downloads fluctuated slightly, maintaining an average of around 90 downloads per week. Active users showed a mild increase, ending the quarter at approximately 455.

Medium: Read & Write Stories had a stable download trend, consistently around 450-500 downloads per week. Revenue experienced minor fluctuations, peaking at $260 in early October. Active users remained stable, averaging around 1.9K throughout the quarter.

The Wall Street Journal. showed a gradual increase in downloads, peaking at 119 in mid-December. Revenue varied, with a high of $92 in early December. Active users saw a steady rise, reaching 255 by mid-December.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the news app market in Nigeria. For more detailed insights and data, you can visit Sensor Tower.