Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in South Africa in Q2 2021: Performance Insights

In the second quarter of 2021, the top five News and Magazines apps on a unified platform in South Africa demonstrated varied performance trends. Here's a closer look at their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user statistics based on data from Sensor Tower.

News24: Trusted News. First showed a dynamic trend in weekly revenue, with figures fluctuating between approximately $5.1K to $11K. Downloads saw a notable rise towards the latter part of the quarter, peaking at about 4.2K in mid-June. The app maintained a robust number of active users, with figures generally hovering around 230K to 266K throughout the period.

Magzter: Magazines, Newspapers experienced relatively steady weekly revenue, with a noticeable peak at $2.8K in late May. Downloads were modest, reaching a high of 591 in the week of May 24. Active users ranged from approximately 1.7K to 2.4K, with a slight increase observed in May.

Medium displayed a gradual increase in revenue, peaking at about $1.5K in late May. Downloads were consistent, with a high of 1.2K in mid-May. Active users varied between 2.7K and 3.7K, with a peak in early May.

Bloomberg: Finance Market News experienced significant fluctuations in revenue, with a high of $3.4K in early May. Downloads were relatively stable, with a peak of 1K in mid-May. Active users saw a slight decline over the quarter, from 4.6K to approximately 3.7K.

The New York Times: Live News had a consistent revenue stream, reaching a peak of $612 in late June. Downloads remained steady, with a high of 392 in early May. Active users ranged from 3.4K to 4.4K, with a peak in early May.

These insights provide a snapshot of the performance of leading News and Magazines apps in South Africa during Q2 2021. For more detailed analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower.