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

In the third quarter of 2024, the top five news applications on iOS in South Africa showcased varied performance trends. Here's a closer look at their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user statistics, based on Sensor Tower data.

X from X Corp. displayed a consistent growth in weekly revenue, reaching a peak of about $5.5K towards the end of August. Downloads fluctuated mildly, peaking at 7.1K in early July, with active users remaining stable around 590K throughout the quarter.

Reddit experienced a modest revenue stream, peaking at $477 by the end of September. Downloads saw a high of 3.5K in late July, while active user numbers hovered around 30K, showing little variation during the quarter.

News24: Trusted News. First by 24.com, a prominent local app, saw weekly revenue peaking at approximately $15.4K in early July. Downloads were relatively stable, reaching a high of 699 towards the beginning of August, with active users fluctuating slightly, averaging around 29K.

Quora maintained a steady download rate, with numbers peaking at 678 in late July. The app's active user base remained stable, floating around 10K throughout the quarter.

Substack showed a gradual increase in weekly active users, culminating in nearly 7K by the end of September. Downloads peaked at 627 in late July, with revenue topping at $230 in the final week of September.

For more detailed insights and analysis on these apps, visit Sensor Tower for comprehensive data and trends.