Top 5 News Apps on iOS in Australia: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the top news applications on iOS in Australia showed varied performance metrics in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at how each app performed based on data from Sensor Tower.

X, developed by X Corp., demonstrated a fluctuating revenue trend, peaking at around $55K in mid-February. Weekly downloads began the quarter at approximately 8.7K, increasing to a high of 11.7K in early February before stabilizing. Active users hovered around 1.2M throughout the quarter, showing minor fluctuations.

The Australian Financial Review maintained a steady revenue flow, reaching a maximum of about $41K in late February. Downloads were consistent, with a slight increase from 449 to 768 by the end of March. Active users steadily increased, reaching approximately 9.6K in the final week.

The Guardian - Live World News saw a decline in revenue from $55K at the start of the quarter to around $30K by the end. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight increase in late February. Active users grew from 63.7K to 73.4K, marking a significant rise in engagement.

The Sydney Morning Herald experienced a modest revenue increase peaking at $22K in late February. Downloads were highest at 1.1K in mid-February, while active users showed a gradual increase, ending the quarter at approximately 9K.

Finally, The Australian had a stable revenue pattern, peaking at $17K in late February. Weekly downloads varied slightly, with the highest being 1.5K in mid-February. Active users showed consistent growth from 18K to over 33K by the quarter’s end.

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