Top 5 News Apps on iOS in Kenya Q1 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, the top 5 news apps on the iOS platform in Kenya demonstrated diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at their performance, based on data from Sensor Tower.

X from X Corp. experienced a notable spike in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $2K in the final week of March. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of around 1.9K in early February. The app maintained a consistent user base, with weekly active users ranging from about 97K to 110K over the quarter.

The Economist - News, Podcasts saw a gradual increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $683 in the last week of March. Downloads remained low, with the highest being 34 in the second week of January. Weekly active users hovered around 120 to 135 throughout the quarter, showing stability.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily displayed a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $332 in mid-March. Download numbers were modest, with a maximum of 65 in mid-February. Active users varied slightly, staying within the range of 64 to 87.

The New York Times reported a revenue peak of $307 in mid-March. Downloads were relatively low, peaking at 33 in mid-February. The app's active users were quite stable, fluctuating between 154 and 171 throughout the quarter.

The Wall Street Journal showed a consistent performance in weekly revenue, with a notable peak of $216 in mid-February. Downloads were sporadic, with a peak of 60 in late January. Active users increased steadily, reaching a high of 69 in late January and maintaining around 60 by the end of the quarter.

These insights into the top 5 news apps on iOS in Kenya for Q1 2024 underscore the varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.