Top 5 News and Magazines Apps Performance in South Africa Q1 2024

During the first quarter of 2024, the top 5 news and magazine applications in South Africa showed notable trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed analysis of their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

Netwerk24 – Alles op een plek! experienced a stable revenue stream, peaking at around $13K in the week of February 26. Weekly downloads ranged from 426 to 742, with a noticeable increase towards the end of the quarter.

News24: Trusted News. First saw a significant weekly revenue fluctuation, reaching up to $16.5K in early January. Downloads peaked at 4.3K in mid-January but generally stayed around 1K for the remainder of the quarter. Active users started at 85.8K and saw a moderate decline, ending the quarter at 72.8K.

Magzter: Magazines, Newspapers had a consistent revenue pattern, with notable peaks of approximately $2.7K in late March. Downloads varied from 141 to 224, while active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 1K.

Bloomberg: Finance Market News demonstrated a dynamic revenue trend, peaking at $4.4K in the second week of January. Downloads fluctuated between 234 and 347, and active users maintained a steady average of around 2.3K throughout the quarter.

Medium showed a stable revenue pattern, with weekly earnings around $1.3K. Downloads ranged from 382 to 641, and active users showed a slight upward trend, ending the quarter at 2.1K.

These insights provide a clear picture of the performance metrics for the top news and magazine apps in South Africa during Q1 2024. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.