Top 5 News Apps on iOS in the US in Q4 2023

During the fourth quarter of 2023, the top 5 news applications on iOS in the United States demonstrated varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Below, we delve into the specifics of each app's performance.

Reddit saw a consistent fluctuation in its weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $38.8K in late October and closing the quarter with around $33.9K. Weekly downloads exhibited a notable increase, starting at 233K and reaching a high of 285.8K by mid-October before ending the quarter at 280.3K. Active users showed a steady upward trend, growing from 12.2M at the beginning of the quarter to 13.1M by the end.

X had a significant boost in weekly revenue, particularly in early December, where it peaked at approximately $1.13M. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 219.1K in early October and ending the quarter at 215.9K. However, weekly active users saw a gradual decline from 28.5M to 27.1M throughout the quarter.

Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network experienced varied weekly downloads, with a notable increase to 133.6K at the end of October. Active users saw minor fluctuations, starting at 3.1M, peaking at 3.2M at the end of October, and ending the quarter at 2.9M.

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts showed steady weekly downloads, starting at 75.8K and peaking at 95.8K in the last week of December. Active users also showed a slight increase, starting at 2.5M and ending the quarter at 2.6M.

Citizen: Local Safety Alerts had consistent weekly revenue, peaking at $124.4K in early October and ending the quarter at approximately $110.6K. Downloads peaked at 51.9K in early November, with a slight dip to 37.2K by the end of December. Active users demonstrated variability, starting at 574.6K, peaking at 743.7K in late October, and ending the quarter at 565.4K.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of user engagement and monetization within the top news apps on iOS in the US during Q4 2023. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.