AI Insights · Timothy · April 2025
Top News Apps on iOS in South America: Q1 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top five news apps on iOS in South America during Q1 2025, including downloads, revenue, and active user metrics.
In the first quarter of 2025, South America's iOS platform saw notable activity among the top five news applications. Here’s a breakdown of their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.
X experienced a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $48.9K by the end of March. Weekly downloads showed a significant surge, particularly in the week of March 24, reaching over 123K. Meanwhile, active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating around 7.5M throughout the quarter.
Valor Econômico - Exclusivo maintained consistent weekly downloads, averaging around 200, while its weekly revenue peaked at about $9.4K in mid-February.
The Economist - News, Podcasts saw a peak in weekly revenue at approximately $10.2K in mid-March. Downloads remained modest, with a slight increase at the end of March to 488. Active users hovered around 3K throughout the quarter.
NYTimes: US and Global News showed a gradual increase in active users, peaking at 9.6K in early March. Weekly downloads were stable, averaging around 700, and revenue saw a slight increase towards the end of March, reaching $3.6K.
O Globo experienced a steady climb in active users, reaching over 12K by mid-March. Weekly downloads remained consistent at around 300, while revenue saw a significant peak at $5.4K in late February.
These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic landscape of news apps on iOS in South America. For more detailed analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower.
