Top 5 iOS News Apps in the US: Q3 2024 Performance

During the third quarter of 2024, the top five news applications on the iOS platform in the United States showcased varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Here, we provide an overview of these trends based on data from Sensor Tower.

X by X Corp. experienced a dynamic quarter. The weekly revenue peaked at nearly $1.34M in mid-August, with consistent revenue figures above $900K throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of approximately 351K in early July, while weekly active users showed a gradual decline from around 27M to 25M by the end of September.

The New York Times: Live News maintained stable weekly revenue, with a notable increase to about $1M in late September. Downloads peaked at 29.5K in early September, and the app sustained a robust active user base, remaining close to 1M throughout the quarter.

The Wall Street Journal. saw steady weekly revenue, generally hovering around the $590K mark. Notably, downloads surged to over 18K in late August, while active users demonstrated a slight decline, ending the quarter with approximately 311K.

The Washington Post reported relatively consistent weekly revenue figures, averaging around $140K. Weekly downloads varied, peaking at 7.2K in late July, while active user numbers fluctuated around the 200K mark, closing the quarter slightly above that figure.

Citizen: Local Safety Alerts by sp0n, Inc. showed a stable revenue pattern, with figures nearing $106K by the end of September. The app experienced an increase in downloads, reaching over 33K in the final week of the quarter. Active users displayed a downward trend, decreasing from approximately 605K to 497K over the three months.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the news app market in the US, with each app exhibiting unique trends in revenue, downloads, and user engagement throughout the quarter. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.