Top 5 iOS News Apps in Saudi Arabia: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the top five news applications on the iOS platform in Saudi Arabia displayed varied performance trends, with data drawn from Sensor Tower offering key insights.

X from X Corp. saw a significant increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $215K in late February. Downloads fluctuated, starting at 24.6K and rising to 33.3K by the end of March. Active users remained consistently high, with a slight upward trend from 7.2M to 7.5M.

Radio thmanyah: Podcast, Books experienced a varied revenue pattern, reaching a high of approximately $7.5K in March. Downloads saw a notable increase mid-quarter, peaking at 20.7K, while active users showed a slight decline before recovering to 136K by the end of March.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily maintained a steady revenue stream, with minor fluctuations around the $500 mark. Weekly downloads remained low, with a peak of 137 in late February. Active users hovered around 500, showing slight growth towards the quarter's end.

The Economist - News, Podcasts saw minor revenue variations, peaking at $708 in March. Downloads remained modest, with a gradual increase towards 69 in March. Active users fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter at 383.

The Wall Street Journal. News exhibited consistent revenue growth, reaching $417 by March. Downloads varied slightly, with a peak of 96 in early March. Active users showed minor fluctuations, closing the quarter at 322.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.