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In the third quarter of 2024, the top news applications on iOS in Europe demonstrated varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Data from Sensor Tower provides a detailed look at these trends.
X from X Corp. showed a consistent weekly revenue trend, peaking at around $285.9K in mid-August, with fluctuations ending at approximately $283.3K by the end of September. Downloads experienced a dip mid-quarter, starting at over 211K in early July and concluding with an uptick to nearly 195K. Active users decreased over the quarter, starting at 16.8M and ending at 15.8M.
The Guardian - Live World News saw a significant spike in weekly revenue to $328.2K in late July, before stabilizing in the $180K to $200K range. Downloads were relatively stable, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching around 6K. Active users remained fairly consistent, starting at 160K and slightly decreasing to 142K.
Le Monde, Live News experienced a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $200.6K in late September. Downloads fluctuated, starting at 6.6K, dipping mid-quarter, and ending at approximately 6.7K. The active user base showed resilience, starting at 256K and ending at 227K.
DER SPIEGEL - Nachrichten maintained a stable weekly revenue, with a notable peak of $113.4K in late September. Downloads were initially low, peaking at 5.8K in mid-September before settling at 2.5K. Active users increased steadily throughout the quarter, from 171K to 189K.
The Telegraph: UK & World News experienced a consistent weekly revenue trend, ending at around $96K. Downloads saw a slight increase over the quarter, reaching 3.9K by the end of September. Active users showed a slight upward trend, starting at 19.9K and reaching 21.3K.
For more in-depth analysis and insights, visit Sensor Tower.