AI Insights · Timothy · March 2025
Top 5 iOS News Apps in France: Q1 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 news apps on iOS in France during Q1 2025, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active users.
In Q1 2025, the top five news applications on the iOS platform in France showcased varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at how these apps fared.
Le Monde, Live News from Societe Editrice du Monde saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $262K in late February. Downloads fluctuated slightly, with a peak of 5.3K in early January, and active users remained robust, averaging around 800K throughout the quarter.
Le Figaro : Actualités et Info experienced a notable rise in weekly revenue, reaching around $107K in late February. Downloads increased steadily, peaking at 2.7K in March, while active users hovered around 150K, reflecting a stable user base.
Les Echos, actualités éco demonstrated a consistent revenue trend with a peak of $54K in late February. Downloads showed variability, with a significant spike to 2.4K in January. Active users remained relatively steady at around 32K.
X maintained a strong revenue presence, reaching $38K in early February. Weekly downloads showed a peak of 25K mid-February, and the app consistently engaged over 4M active users each week.
Finally, Mediapart, journal indépendant saw its revenue peak at $28K in late February, with downloads fluctuating, peaking at 1.7K in February. Active users increased steadily, surpassing 118K by mid-March.
These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of the news app market in France. For more detailed analytics and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
