Top 5 iOS News Apps in Russia Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the performance of the top 5 news apps on iOS in Russia showcased varied trends in downloads and user engagement. Based on data from Sensor Tower, here’s a detailed look at each app's performance.

Дзен — видео, ролики, статьи saw a fluctuating download pattern, starting at around 11K downloads weekly and peaking at over 20K by the end of December. Active users showed a steady increase, moving from approximately 441K to over 514K by the end of the quarter.

X maintained a consistent download rate, averaging around 11K weekly, with minor fluctuations. Its weekly revenue was stable, hovering around $100, with a slight peak at $189 in late October. The app's active user count remained robust, staying around 500K throughout the quarter.

Садовод – агрегатор experienced a decline in downloads towards the end of the quarter, from around 4.3K to 1.5K weekly. However, the active user count surged in December, reaching about 57K before settling at 51K.

Reddit showed consistent download numbers, averaging 2.5K downloads weekly. Revenue remained low but steady, with minor fluctuations around $10 weekly. Active users hovered around 80K, peaking at 87K in early December.

vc.ru — стартапы и бизнес had a steady decline in downloads, starting at 1.1K and dropping to about 1K by the year's end. Weekly revenue showed slight variations, consistently around $70. Active users decreased from 48K to about 32K over the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.