Top 5 News Apps on iOS in Australia: Q4 2024 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the top news applications on iOS in Australia demonstrated varied performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at the data from Sensor Tower:

• X, from X Corp., saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, reaching a peak of approximately $82.8K in late November. Weekly downloads fluctuated, peaking at 13.1K in early November. Active users remained relatively stable throughout the quarter, starting at around 1.3M and ending slightly below that mark.

• Australian Financial Review experienced consistent weekly revenue, averaging around $31K. Downloads were modest, with a peak of 552 in late October. Active users hovered around 8.8K, showing slight fluctuations.

• The Guardian - Live World News demonstrated a strong revenue growth, culminating at approximately $55.6K by the end of December. While downloads were generally low, they rose to 1.2K in early November. Active user numbers grew steadily, ending the quarter at about 63.7K.

• The Sydney Morning Herald maintained a stable revenue, with minor peaks and troughs, the highest being $20.5K at the quarter's start. Downloads peaked at 658 in the final week of December, while active users increased from 8.5K to 9.5K over the quarter.

• The Australian showed a steady revenue pattern, with a peak of $17.8K in mid-November. Downloads varied, reaching a high of 1.5K in mid-October. Active users saw a significant rise, starting at 14.5K and peaking at 23.9K in early December.

For more detailed insights and data analysis, visit Sensor Tower.