Top 5 iOS News Apps in Kenya: Q3 2024 Performance

During the third quarter of 2024 in Kenya, the top 5 news applications on the iOS platform showcased diverse performance metrics, as reported by Sensor Tower. Each app displayed unique trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users, reflecting their varying degrees of popularity and user engagement.

X from X Corp. experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $1.5K and peaking at $1.7K in mid-August before a gradual decline to $1.2K by the end of September. Downloads began at 6.7K in early July, dropping to around 1.8K in August and maintaining a steady level through September. The app maintained a strong user base, with active users starting at 131K and stabilizing around 122K by the quarter's end.

The Economist - News, Podcasts saw a modest revenue trend, with peaks around $559 in late July and fluctuations thereafter, closing the quarter at $382. Downloads were minimal, with single-digit figures throughout the quarter, while active users remained steady, fluctuating slightly around the 110 mark.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily reported a varied revenue pattern, starting at $337, dipping to $91 in late July, and closing at $241. Downloads increased from single digits to 40 in early September, while active users rose gradually from 66 to 76 over the quarter.

The New York Times: Live News experienced a steady revenue increase, peaking at $306 in late September. Downloads ranged from single digits to a high of 36 in early September. Active users showed slight fluctuations, maintaining around 140 throughout the quarter.

Finally, Medium: Read & Write Stories saw incremental revenue growth, closing the quarter at $249. Downloads varied, peaking at 112 in late August. Active users grew steadily from 267 to 306 by the end of September.

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