Top 5 News Apps on iOS in South Africa: Q2 2024

During the second quarter of 2024, the top 5 news apps on iOS in South Africa showcased interesting trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides a detailed look at the performance of these apps.

X from X Corp. saw a varied performance throughout the quarter. Weekly revenue peaked at approximately $5.1K in early May and had a noticeable dip to $3.3K in the first week of June. Downloads experienced a significant spike, reaching 22.6K in the week of May 20, while weekly active users fluctuated around 570K, peaking at 635K in late May.

Reddit maintained consistent weekly revenue, peaking at $517 in late April. Downloads were stable, with a slight increase to 2.6K in mid-June. Active users showed a steady rise, ending the quarter at around 30.2K.

IEC South Africa had a notable spike in downloads, with a peak of 16.9K in late May. This surge was followed by a significant drop, ending the quarter with just 11 downloads in the final week of June. Revenue data was not available for this app.

News24: Trusted News. First from 24.com demonstrated strong revenue performance, peaking at $13.9K in early June. Downloads saw a peak of 1.5K in late May. Active users peaked at 36.7K in late May, before declining to around 29.5K by the end of June.

Quora had a steady download rate, with minor fluctuations, peaking at 613 downloads in late April. Active users showed a positive trend, peaking at 10.5K in mid-June.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.