Top 5 iOS News Apps in Russia: Q1 2025 Performance

During the first quarter of 2025, the performance of the top 5 iOS news applications in Russia showcased varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Here's a detailed look at these trends, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Ведомости — vedomosti from Business News Media saw a peak in weekly revenue of approximately $1K during the week of January 20. Downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 122 in mid-February. Active users started at 315 and ended the quarter at 270, showing a slight decline.

The Economist - News, Podcasts reported a revenue peak of $928 in late February. Downloads experienced a surge mid-quarter, peaking at 126, while active users started at 483, increasing to 544 by late February before settling at 478.

Medium: Read & Write Stories demonstrated a significant rise in weekly revenue, reaching $835 in early March. Downloads were consistent, with a high of 135 in early February. Active users grew from 1.8K to 3K by early February, before declining to 1.9K by the end of March.

The Wall Street Journal. News experienced a notable increase in revenue, peaking at $714 in early February. Downloads remained relatively stable, peaking at 76 in late February. Active users reached a high of 159 in the same period, ending the quarter at 131.

Financial Times: Business News saw a revenue peak of $417 in late February. Downloads reached a maximum of 56 in mid-February, while active users remained stable, starting at 232 and ending at 198.

These insights into app performance highlight the dynamic nature of the news app market in Russia. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.