Top News and Magazine Apps on Android in Finland: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, several news and magazine apps on the Android platform in Finland showcased varied performance metrics. Here's a detailed look at the top five apps, based on data provided by Sensor Tower.

Yle maintained a consistent presence with weekly downloads peaking at 5.1K during early February. However, there was a noticeable decline towards the end of March, with downloads reaching 1.5K. Active users started strong at approximately 282K, rising to a peak of 398K in early February before settling at 296K by the end of the quarter.

Helsingin Sanomat experienced a steady rise in revenue, peaking at around $9.9K in early March. Downloads increased to 2.5K in late February, followed by a gradual decrease to 1.2K by the end of March. Active users showed a downward trend, starting at around 239K and ending the quarter at 220K.

IS – Ilta-Sanomat saw significant revenue growth, reaching $10.7K in mid-February. Downloads fluctuated, with a peak of 1.6K in late February. Active users decreased from 197K at the start to 168K by quarter's end.

X (Formerly Twitter) had a modest revenue, peaking at $1.5K in early March. Downloads began at 1.4K, dropping to 811 by the end of March. Active users showed some fluctuation but generally trended downward from 137K to 109K over the quarter.

Iltalehti exhibited a significant revenue increase, especially in March, where it peaked at $5.7K. Downloads were relatively stable, starting at 1.5K and ending at 855. Active users decreased from 131K to 108K throughout the quarter.

These insights from Sensor Tower illustrate the dynamic nature of app performance in Finland's news and magazine sector. For further details and analysis, explore more on Sensor Tower's platform.