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During the third quarter of 2023, the top 5 news applications on the iOS platform in Turkey showed varied performance in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here is a closer look at the data, brought to you by Sensor Tower.
X from X Corp. saw notable fluctuations throughout the quarter. Weekly revenue peaked at approximately $23.7K in mid-August, with a steady increase from $14.6K at the start of July. Downloads experienced a slight decline from around 43.5K in late June to around 33K by the end of September. Active users showed a gradual decrease from 3.1M to 2.8M over the quarter.
Medium: Read & Write Stories by A Medium Corporation had more modest numbers. Revenue showed a slight upward trend, reaching about $1.3K by the end of September. Downloads remained relatively stable, averaging around 700 per week. Active users hovered around the 3K mark, with minor fluctuations.
The Economist - News, Podcasts experienced consistent weekly revenue, peaking at $698 in early July and ending the quarter at $634. Downloads saw a slight increase, reaching a maximum of 317 in early September. Active users showed a steady increase from 680 to 762 throughout the quarter.
Bloomberg: Business News Daily from Bloomberg Finance LP had a stable performance with weekly revenue peaking at $560 in late June and then fluctuating around $400. Downloads were relatively low, peaking at 198 in mid-July. Active users remained steady, averaging around 1K throughout the quarter.
Sözcü Gazetesi - Haberler by Estetik Yayincilik showed stable weekly revenue, averaging around $300. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 1.1K in mid-July and dipping to around 540 in mid-September before rising again. Active users remained consistent, averaging around 34K.
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