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Top 5 News Apps Performance in UAE Q4 2024

Explore the performance trends of the top 5 news apps on a unified platform in the UAE during Q4 2024, based on Sensor Tower data.

Top 5 News Apps Performance in UAE Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the performance of the top five news applications on a unified platform in the United Arab Emirates showcased diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at how each app performed during this period.

X experienced fluctuating weekly revenue, with a notable peak at approximately $73.8K in late November. Weekly downloads saw a peak of 22.1K in the same period, while active users hovered around 1.7M, showing slight variations throughout the quarter.

Reddit showed a modest increase in weekly revenue, reaching $414 in late October. Downloads remained steady, peaking at 4.2K in early December, while active users experienced a gentle rise, peaking at 130K in early December.

Quora maintained consistent download figures, with a slight increase to 737 in mid-October. Active users saw a resurgence towards the end of the quarter, reaching 38.3K in late December.

Liveuamap observed a remarkable spike in downloads, reaching 7.5K in early December. Revenue saw a peak at $129 in early December, while active users surged to 8.9K in the same period before settling at 5.6K by the end of the quarter.

Radio thmanyah: Podcast, Books demonstrated a steady increase in active users, culminating at 5.9K by the year’s end. Downloads and revenue also showed gradual growth, with downloads peaking at 682 in the last week of December and revenue reaching $275 in mid-November.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a glimpse into the dynamic performance of news applications in the UAE. For more detailed analytics, Sensor Tower offers comprehensive data and insights.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2025