Top 5 News & Magazines Apps on Android in the US - Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top News & Magazines apps on the Android platform in the United States demonstrated intriguing trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides valuable insights into the app market.

X (Formerly Twitter) from X Corp. saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $442K in late February. Downloads experienced a slight peak in mid-January with around 148K, while active users showed a gradual decline from 17.3M to 16.2M by the end of March.

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts, published by Particle Media Inc., maintained strong download figures with a peak of 160K in mid-January. Active users fluctuated, reaching a high of 7.8M in late February.

Local News: Breaking & Latest by NEWSDELIVER LIMITED experienced steady weekly revenue, around $1.4K in early February. Downloads peaked at 64K in mid-March, while active users varied, peaking at 1.5M in early February.

Substack showed a consistent increase in downloads, reaching 70K in mid-January. Active users rose from 1.2M to over 2M by the end of the quarter, reflecting a growing user base.

Lastly, Police Scanner - Live Radio generated a weekly revenue of about $15K in late March. Downloads remained steady, averaging around 31K weekly, while active users increased significantly from 205K to 267K throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform to explore further app performance metrics.