Top 5 News Apps on iOS in Australia Q1 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, the top 5 news applications on iOS in Australia exhibited varied performance trends across weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Here's a detailed look at their performance:

The Guardian - Live World News saw fluctuating weekly revenue, peaking at around $44.9K in early January before settling to approximately $26K by the end of March. Weekly downloads for the app showed a notable increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching 478 in the final week. The app's active user base remained relatively stable, starting the quarter at 20.2K and ending at 19.3K.

Australian Financial Review experienced a peak in weekly revenue of about $28.9K in early February, with a consistent performance around the $20K mark for most of the quarter. Downloads were highest at 544 in early February, with a slight dip to 391 by the end of March.

The Sydney Morning Herald reported steady weekly revenue, fluctuating between $19.2K and $15K throughout the quarter. The app's downloads peaked at 586 in late January, with a consistent range between 367 and 480 in subsequent weeks.

The Australian had a consistent weekly revenue trend, peaking at $18K in mid-January and maintaining around $14K to $16K for the rest of the quarter. Downloads showed initial growth with a peak of 854 in mid-January, followed by a steady decline to 597 by the end of March. Active users remained steady, starting at 38K and ending the quarter at 37.6K.

X displayed significant revenue growth, peaking at $21.5K in mid-March. Weekly downloads saw a surge in early February, reaching 21.3K, and remained strong with a slight dip to 9.5K by the end of the quarter. The app maintained a robust active user base, consistently above 1.1M throughout the quarter.

These insights, derived from Sensor Tower data, provide a clear picture of the leading news apps' performance on iOS in Australia for Q1 2024. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.