Top 5 iOS News Apps in UAE: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the performance of the top 5 news applications on the iOS platform in the United Arab Emirates showcased varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, offers insights into the app market dynamics.

X from X Corp. saw a significant rise in weekly revenue, peaking at around $60K in late March. Weekly downloads also experienced a notable increase, reaching approximately 9.2K in the final week of the quarter. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating around 550K.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily experienced steady weekly revenue, with figures hovering between $8K and $12K. Although downloads were modest, peaking at 357 in early February, active users showed a slight upward trend, culminating at 1.2K by the end of March.

The Economist - News, Podcasts had a mixed quarter with revenue spiking to $6.4K in late February. Downloads were relatively low, with a peak of 205 in late March, while active users showed consistency, ending the quarter at around 1.1K.

Financial Times: Business News maintained a stable revenue flow, with peaks reaching $3.6K in late March. Downloads remained constant, with a peak of 213 in early February, and active users stayed around 1.1K throughout the quarter.

The Wall Street Journal. News saw consistent weekly revenue, with figures around $1K to $1.4K. Downloads were modest, with a slight peak at 143 in mid-January, while active users showed a slight decline, ending the quarter at 565.

For more detailed insights and data, be sure to visit Sensor Tower.