Top 5 iOS News Apps in Europe: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the top news applications on the iOS platform in Europe showed varied performance in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here, we break down the data from Sensor Tower for the most popular apps.

X, published by X Corp., saw a significant increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $463K in late February. Downloads fluctuated throughout the quarter, with early January seeing over 213K downloads before a decline to 144K by the end of March. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 25M.

Reddit maintained a consistent weekly download rate, with a notable spike to 167K in late March. Weekly revenue was stable, ending the quarter at approximately $7K. Active users showed a steady presence around 7.3M.

Substack experienced a steady increase in active users, reaching nearly 488K by the end of March. Downloads varied, peaking at 46K in late January. Revenue saw minor fluctuations, ending the quarter just shy of $1.5K.

NYTimes: US and Global News demonstrated a strong revenue surge in late February, hitting $100K. Downloads spiked dramatically to 36K in early March. Active users climbed steadily, reaching 263K by the end of the quarter.

Google News, although not generating revenue, maintained a consistent download rate, with a slight decline towards the end of March. Active users decreased gradually throughout the quarter, ending at 1.2M.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic landscape of news apps in Europe. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.