Top 5 iOS News Apps in South Africa: Q3 2024 Performance

In the third quarter of 2024, the iOS news app landscape in South Africa saw notable trends in downloads, revenue, and user engagement. Here's a detailed look at how the top 5 news apps performed, based on data from Sensor Tower.

News24: Trusted News. First from 24.com demonstrated a fluctuating revenue trend, peaking at around $15.4K in early July and stabilizing around $12K towards the end of September. Weekly downloads remained relatively consistent, with a slight increase in late July reaching 699. Active users fluctuated mildly, starting at approximately 29.6K and ending the quarter with about 28.1K.

Netwerk24 – Alles op een plek also from 24.com showed a stable revenue pattern throughout the quarter, with weekly figures hovering around $8K. Downloads varied, peaking at 422 in mid-August. However, data on active users was not available for this app.

X by X Corp. experienced consistent weekly revenue, with a notable peak at $5.5K at the end of September. Downloads fluctuated slightly, with a high of 7.1K in early July. Active users remained strong, maintaining a range between 578K and 597K throughout the quarter.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily by Bloomberg Finance LP saw a gradual increase in revenue, reaching $3.9K mid-September. Downloads peaked in early August at 254, while active users showed a steady trend with a small increase to 1.3K by mid-September.

The Economist - News, Podcasts from The Economist reported a varied revenue stream, peaking at $2.9K in early July. Downloads were modest, with a peak of 145 in late July. Active users remained stable, averaging around 1.4K throughout the quarter.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the news app market in South Africa, with each app showing unique performance patterns. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.