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Top News Apps on iOS in Saudi Arabia Q4 2024

Explore the performance of the top five news apps on iOS in Saudi Arabia during Q4 2024, highlighting trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top News Apps on iOS in Saudi Arabia Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the top news applications on the iOS platform in Saudi Arabia showcased varied performance metrics. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides insights into weekly downloads, revenue, and active user trends.

X from X Corp. saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $217K in late November. Downloads fluctuated, with a high of 31.2K in the week of October 21. Active users experienced a gradual decline from 8.3M to 7.2M over the quarter.

Radio thmanyah: Podcast, Books exhibited consistent growth in active users, reaching 131K by the end of December. The app's revenue peaked at $6.6K in mid-December, while downloads varied, peaking at 13.3K in mid-November.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily maintained stable active user numbers around 500, with revenue peaking at $3.2K in mid-November. Downloads remained steady, averaging around 100 weekly.

The Economist - News, Podcasts recorded a slight increase in revenue towards the end of December, reaching $487. Weekly downloads averaged around 50, with active users fluctuating around 400.

The Wall Street Journal. News experienced stable active user numbers, averaging 340 weekly. Revenue varied slightly, peaking at $408 in late October, while downloads remained consistent around 60 per week.

These insights into app performance demonstrate the dynamic landscape of news applications on the iOS platform in Saudi Arabia. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2025