Top 5 iOS News Apps in Lebanon: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the performance of the top 5 news apps on the iOS platform in Lebanon showcased varied trends in downloads, revenue, and user engagement. This analysis is based on data from Sensor Tower.

X from X Corp. saw its weekly revenue fluctuate significantly, peaking at approximately $1.4K in late March. Weekly downloads showed a notable increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching around 2.3K. Active users fluctuated between 85.9K and 109.4K, stabilizing at around 98.6K by the end of March.

L'Orient-Le Jour (OLJ) experienced a surge in revenue mid-February, reaching approximately $1.3K, while downloads remained low throughout the quarter, peaking at 52 in early January.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily maintained a steady download rate, with a slight increase towards the end of March, reaching 61. Revenue showed an increase mid-quarter, peaking at nearly $500 in late February. Active users remained relatively stable, ending the quarter at around 263.

NYTimes: US and Global News saw consistent revenue growth, peaking at $292 in mid-March. Downloads remained modest, with a slight increase in the final week of March, reaching 36. Active users showed a slight decline, ending the quarter at 88.

The Economist - News, Podcasts experienced a revenue peak of $300 in late March, while downloads were low throughout the quarter. Active users showed slight fluctuations, ending at 94.

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