Top 5 News Apps on iOS in UAE: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the top 5 news applications on the iOS platform in the United Arab Emirates showed varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

X from X Corp. saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, culminating at approximately $60K at the end of March. The app's weekly downloads experienced a significant rise towards the end of the quarter, reaching over 9K. Weekly active users fluctuated slightly, peaking at around 564K mid-quarter.

Reddit maintained a steady revenue stream with minor fluctuations, peaking at $425 in the last week of March. Weekly downloads remained consistent, with a slight increase to nearly 2K. Active users saw a gradual increase, reaching approximately 68K by the end of the quarter.

Substack had a modest revenue performance, with a peak of $79 early in January. The app's downloads showed a gradual rise, peaking at 890 in late March. Active users increased steadily throughout the quarter, reaching nearly 6K.

Quora did not generate revenue during this period. However, downloads were stable, with a slight peak at 493 in early February. The number of active users decreased over the quarter, ending at approximately 18K.

Radio thmanyah: Podcast, Books observed a steady revenue increase, peaking at $355 in early March. Downloads varied, with a notable peak at 593 towards the end of March. Active users showed consistent growth, reaching about 6.2K by the quarter's close.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.