Top 5 iOS News Apps in Italy: Q3 2024 Performance

In the third quarter of 2024, the landscape of news applications on iOS in Italy showcased notable trends and shifts. Based on data from Sensor Tower, we take a closer look at the performance of the top five news apps in this region.

X from X Corp. demonstrated a dynamic performance throughout the quarter. Weekly revenue saw fluctuations, peaking at around $8.4K in mid-August, while weekly downloads reached a high of approximately 10.2K in late August. The app maintained a strong presence with weekly active users, starting at about 850K and experiencing a gradual decline to approximately 808K by the end of September.

Reddit showed a varied pattern in its metrics. Weekly revenue was modest, peaking at $564 in late July. Downloads started strong at 8.8K in early July, followed by some fluctuations, and weekly active users increased steadily from around 161K to 170K by the end of the quarter.

Google News maintained a steady download rate, with numbers hovering around 2.7K to 3.7K throughout the quarter. The app's active user base showed some fluctuations, with a peak of approximately 66K in early July, settling at around 57K by the end of September.

Substack experienced a significant boost in downloads at the end of July, reaching over 5.2K. Revenue was relatively low, with intermittent peaks, the highest being $202 at the start of the quarter. Active users showed a positive trend, increasing from about 20.5K to over 31.6K by the end of September.

La Gazzetta dello Sport by RCS MediaGroup S.p.A. reported a consistent revenue stream, peaking at $4.3K in mid-August. Downloads varied, with a notable spike to 4.1K in mid-August.

For more detailed insights into these trends, Sensor Tower offers an extensive analysis of the app market.