Top 5 iOS News Apps in Ireland Q1 2025: Performance Insights

In the first quarter of 2025, the performance of the top 5 news applications on the iOS platform in Ireland showcased varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at each app's performance based on Sensor Tower's data.

The Irish Times News experienced a steady climb in weekly revenue, peaking at around $23.9K in late February. Weekly downloads saw a gradual decline, starting from 311 and ending at 256 by the end of March. Active users fluctuated slightly, beginning the quarter at 5.2K and closing at 4.8K.

Irish Independent News showed a revenue increase early in the quarter, reaching $18K by late February, before settling at $13.4K in March. Downloads varied, peaking at 320 in early February. Active users generally decreased from 9.1K to 8.7K over the quarter.

The Guardian - Live World News saw a decrease in revenue, starting at $14.3K and dropping to $7.5K by the end of March. Downloads remained relatively stable, while active users experienced a downward trend, closing the quarter at 8.9K from an initial 10K.

X displayed a revenue increase, peaking at $6.3K in February. Downloads saw a decline, starting at 1.7K and ending at 1.2K. Active users fluctuated, with a quarter-end figure of 214K from an initial 235K.

NYTimes: US and Global News had a stable revenue flow, peaking at $5K in late February. Downloads showed a slight decrease, beginning at 318 and closing at 253. Active users rose throughout the quarter, reaching a high of 9.3K before ending at 7.8K.

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