Top 5 iOS News Apps in Ireland: Q3 2024 Performance Overview

In the third quarter of 2024, the top news applications on the iOS platform in Ireland demonstrated varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at the metrics for each app, based on data from Sensor Tower.

The Irish Times News showed a consistent increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $21.6K in the week of September 23. Weekly downloads were relatively stable, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching around 348 in the week of August 26.

Irish Independent News experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, with a notable peak of about $20.6K in the week of September 9. Downloads saw a downward trend from the beginning of the quarter, starting at 393 and dropping to 273 by the end of September. Active users remained fairly stable, hovering around 10.5K throughout the quarter.

The Guardian - Live World News reported a significant peak in weekly revenue in late July at $14.5K, followed by a gradual decline, ending the quarter at $8.4K. Weekly downloads remained modest, fluctuating slightly around the 150-200 mark. Active users showed a slight decline, from 4.4K at the start to 3.8K by the end of the quarter.

X had a varied revenue trend, with a notable increase to $5.4K in the final week of September. Downloads decreased steadily over the quarter, from 2.4K in early July to about 1.5K by the end of September. Active users also showed a downward trend, from 233K to approximately 217K.

The New York Times: Live News saw a peak in weekly revenue at $4K in early September. Downloads were relatively stable, with a minor peak at 264 in early August before declining to 196 by the end of the quarter. Active users fluctuated slightly, ending at around 4.4K.

For more detailed insights into these trends and how they compare across different markets, visit Sensor Tower.