Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in Australia: Q3 2024 Overview

In the third quarter of 2024, the top-performing News and Magazines apps in Australia showcased diverse trends in downloads and user engagement on a unified platform, combining both iOS and Android data. Here's a closer look at the performance of these leading apps, with data provided by Sensor Tower.

TasALERT from the Department of Premier & Cabinet Tasmania recorded a significant spike in downloads, peaking at 63K in the week of August 26. This surge was followed by a sharp decline, with downloads dropping to 393 by the end of September.

7NEWS, published by Seven West Media, experienced a consistent download volume throughout the quarter. The app started with 8.9K downloads in early July and fluctuated around this number, ultimately ending September with 4.4K downloads.

Australia Breaking News by Safe Apps Inc saw weekly downloads fluctuate significantly. The app started the quarter with lower downloads of 858 and reached a peak of 2.9K in mid-September. Active users showed a gradual increase, with numbers rising from 20.4K to 28.4K over the period.

ABC NEWS maintained a steady download rate, beginning with 2.7K downloads in July and closing the quarter at 2.9K. The app's active user base remained robust, hovering around 160K to 170K throughout the quarter.

Podcast Player from Castbox.FM demonstrated a relatively stable performance in terms of downloads and active users. Weekly downloads started at 1.9K in early July and slightly decreased to 755 by the end of September. The app's revenue exhibited minor fluctuations, peaking at $362 in the week of August 12.

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