Top 5 News & Magazines Apps on Android in the US: Q3 2024 Performance

In the third quarter of 2024, the top five News and Magazines apps on the Android platform in the United States demonstrated varied performance trends, as reported by Sensor Tower. Here's a closer look at the metrics for each app:

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads peaking at about 183K in early July, before gradually declining to 85K by the end of September. The app's weekly active users started at approximately 2.5M, experiencing a slight dip mid-quarter, and ending the quarter at 2.3M.

Local News: Breaking & Latest saw a modest increase in weekly downloads, starting from 76K and reaching around 62K by the end of the quarter. The active user base showed a positive trend, growing from 1M to 1.16M over the same period.

Police Scanner - Live Radio experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $23K in early September. Downloads varied, with a high of nearly 50K in early September and a low of 33K mid-September. Active users increased from 233K to 254K, indicating steady engagement.

Local News: Headlines & Alerts saw a decrease in weekly downloads from 44K in July to 26K by the end of September. The active user count, however, showed growth over the quarter, starting at 643K and reaching 671K.

Daily News: Local & Alerts had fluctuating download numbers, starting at 49K and dropping to 24K by the end of September. The active user base increased from 296K to 345K, indicating a rise in user engagement.

For more detailed insights into app performance, Sensor Tower provides comprehensive data and analysis.