AI Insights · Timothy · January 2025
Top 5 iOS News Apps Performance in South Africa Q4 2024
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 iOS news apps in South Africa during Q4 2024, highlighting key metrics such as downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, the top news applications on the iOS platform in South Africa showed diverse performance trends. Here's an overview of the metrics for each app based on data from Sensor Tower.
X saw its weekly revenue peak at around $14.5K in late November, with a noticeable increase from $5.6K at the beginning of the quarter. Downloads were highest in early November, reaching approximately 13.8K, while active users fluctuated, peaking at 592K and ending the quarter at around 567K.
Reddit maintained a steady revenue stream, with a slight peak of $541 in late December. Downloads remained relatively stable, ranging from 1.8K to 2.2K. The app's active users saw a gradual increase, ending the quarter at 55.2K.
News24: Trusted News. First experienced a consistent revenue stream, averaging around $13K to $15K weekly. Downloads were modest, mostly hovering around 400, while active users showed a declining trend, starting at 15.7K and dropping to 8.5K by the end of December.
Substack had a relatively low revenue, peaking at $231 in the final week of December. Downloads were stable, generally around 400, with a notable increase to 578 at the end of the quarter. Active users saw a slight upward trend, ending the quarter at 6.8K.
Quora did not generate any revenue during this period. Downloads were consistent, ranging from 280 to 390. The active user base showed some fluctuations but ended the quarter with around 10.9K users.
For more detailed insights into these trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
