Top 5 iOS News Apps in the US: Q4 2024 Performance

In Q4 2024, the top news applications on the iOS platform in the United States showed varied performance trends, according to data from Sensor Tower.

X experienced notable fluctuations. Weekly revenue peaked at approximately $3.6M in late November. Downloads saw a mid-quarter increase, reaching around 292K in early November, while active users showed a decline from about 42M to 40M by the end of December.

Reddit maintained a stable weekly revenue, peaking at around $35K at the end of December. Downloads were relatively steady, with a slight increase to 234K in early October. Active users hovered around 19M throughout the quarter.

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts had consistent downloads, starting at 118K and ending at 130K. Active users grew from 4.4M to about 5M, indicating a rising engagement.

Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network saw downloads fluctuate, peaking at approximately 109K in late October. Active users remained around 6.7M, with minor dips and rises.

Substack saw a gradual increase in revenue, ending the quarter at $17K. Downloads showed a significant spike to 128K in early November, while active users rose from 1.7M to 2.4M by the end of December.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.