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

In the first quarter of 2025, the top news applications on iOS in France showcased varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Here’s a detailed look at the performance of these leading apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

X from X Corp. demonstrated a strong revenue performance, peaking at about $38K in early February. Weekly downloads fluctuated, with a high of 25.1K mid-February, while active users maintained a robust presence, starting at 4.3M and slightly decreasing to 3.9M by the end of March.

Reddit experienced modest revenue, with earnings reaching just over $280 in February. Downloads started at 11.6K but gradually declined, ending the quarter at approximately 7.3K. Active users showed a steady increase, closing at 641K.

Substack saw a gradual increase in active users, peaking at 39.6K at the end of February. Revenue remained low, while downloads hovered around 4K, showing slight volatility throughout the quarter.

Le Monde, Live News maintained a strong revenue stream, reaching $262K in late February. Although downloads slightly decreased from 5.3K to 3.2K, active user numbers remained stable, ending at 810K.

franceinfo: l’info en continu did not generate revenue but showed consistent download numbers, starting at 3K and ending at 2.8K. Active users exhibited a positive trend, increasing to 630K by the quarter's end.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower to explore further trends and analytics across different apps and regions.