Top 5 iOS News Apps in South America Q3 2024 Performance Review

In the third quarter of 2024, the top five iOS news applications in South America showcased varied performance metrics in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. This analysis, based on data from Sensor Tower, provides a closer look at the trends observed for each app.

X from X Corp. displayed a dynamic pattern in its weekly revenue, starting at around $33K and dropping to approximately $24.1K by the end of September. Downloads peaked at 140K in late July, followed by fluctuations, closing the quarter with around 55.7K downloads. Active users began at 4.8M in early July, peaking at over 5.1M by late July, but saw a decline to just over 3.6M by the end of September.

Reddit maintained a consistent revenue flow, with a slight increase from $466 to $766 across the quarter. Weekly downloads varied, starting at 25.7K, peaking at 30.3K in early September, and ending at 26.8K. Active users showed a steady increase from 264K to over 306K, indicating growing engagement.

Google News did not generate any revenue during this period. However, downloads were relatively stable, ranging from 4.4K to 5.5K weekly. Active users remained consistent, hovering around 42K to 43K, reflecting a steady user base.

Substack experienced modest revenue growth, starting at $127 and rising to $233 by the end of September. Downloads were stable, mostly between 2.1K and 2.8K. Active users showed a gradual increase from 34.9K to 39.4K, suggesting a growing interest in the platform.

RadioApp - A Simple Radio App saw its revenue fluctuate slightly, beginning at $444 and ending at $663. Downloads were relatively low, with a notable spike to 5.5K in the last week of September. Active users remained around the 7K mark, with a slight increase toward the quarter's end.

For more detailed insights into these applications and their performance, visit Sensor Tower's platform.