Top 5 iOS News Apps in the UK: Q4 2022 Performance Review

In the fourth quarter of 2022, the top 5 iOS news applications in the United Kingdom demonstrated diverse performance trends across weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a breakdown of the key metrics for each app, based on data from Sensor Tower.

The Guardian - Live World News experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $103K in the week of November 21. Weekly downloads saw a noticeable dip mid-quarter, with a low of around 1.4K in mid-December, while active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 82K to 89K throughout the quarter.

The Times: UK & World News showed a steady increase in weekly revenue, reaching about $72K in the final week of November. Weekly downloads fluctuated, with a high of approximately 4.7K in the week of November 21. Active users saw a gradual rise, peaking at around 202K by the end of December.

The Telegraph: UK & World News maintained consistent weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $60K in mid-December. Weekly downloads showed an upward trend towards the end of the quarter, reaching approximately 4.5K in the final week of December. Active users also saw an increase, ending the quarter at around 18.5K.

The Times and The Sunday Times had a steady weekly revenue, peaking at about $50K in late November. Weekly downloads remained low throughout the quarter, with a peak of around 0.7K in early October. Active users were stable, ending the quarter at approximately 12.5K.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily exhibited variable weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $24K at the end of November. Weekly downloads remained low, with a peak of around 1K in early October. Active users showed a slight decline, ending the quarter at around 5.2K.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of user engagement and monetization in the UK news app market. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.