Top 5 iOS News Apps in Kenya: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the landscape of news applications on the iOS platform in Kenya showcased varied performance metrics. This analysis, based on Sensor Tower data, provides insights into the top-performing apps.

X saw a notable rise in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $1.8K towards the end of March. Weekly downloads showed fluctuations, with a high of around 2K in mid-January, while active users remained relatively stable, slightly decreasing from 200K to 190K.

The Economist - News, Podcasts experienced a varied revenue trend, with a peak of $561 in late March. Downloads remained low, with a maximum of 66 weekly, while active users hovered around 180, indicating a consistent user base.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily showed an interesting revenue pattern, spiking to $455 in mid-January and maintaining moderate levels thereafter. Downloads were modest, with a peak of 92 in January, and active users varied slightly, peaking at 141.

NYTimes: US and Global News maintained a steady revenue with slight increases, reaching $295 in late March. Downloads peaked at 85 in January, while active users increased slightly, showing a peak of 166 in late January.

The Wall Street Journal. News demonstrated stable revenue, with a peak of $223 in early March. Downloads were generally low, peaking at 39 in January, and active users declined slightly from 84 to 64 by the end of the quarter.

These insights provide a glimpse into the performance of top news apps in Kenya. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.