Top 5 News Apps in Russia: Q4 2024 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the top news applications in Russia on a unified platform showcased varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. This analysis is based on data from Sensor Tower, providing key insights into the market.

Ведомости — vedomosti from Business News Media saw fluctuations in its weekly revenue, peaking at around $785 in mid-December. Weekly downloads reached a high of 235 in early November, while active users climbed to about 390 in the same period.

Medium: Read & Write Stories displayed a consistent presence with weekly downloads hovering around 291 by the end of December. The app’s revenue peaked at $513 in mid-October, and active users experienced a notable increase, reaching 4.6K in the week before Christmas.

The Economist - News, Podcasts experienced a rise in weekly revenue, with a peak of $613 in mid-November. Downloads showed a steady pattern, with a slight rise to 198 in the same period. Active users also displayed growth, reaching 774 in November.

The Wall Street Journal. News showed a relatively stable trend in downloads, culminating at 129 by the end of the year. Revenue saw a peak of $448 in late October, while active users slightly increased to 262 in early November.

Financial Times: Business News saw its weekly revenue peak at $334 in both late October and December. Downloads reached a high of 76 in the final week of the year, while active users remained steady, peaking at 394 in early November.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the news app market in Russia. For more detailed data and analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.