Top 5 News Apps on iOS in Netherlands: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top news applications on iOS in the Netherlands showed varied performance across downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Here's a closer look at the trends for Reddit, X, NYTimes: US and Global News, Substack, and NOS.

Reddit experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $483 in early February. Downloads were highest at the end of March, with around 8.8K, while active users remained relatively stable, averaging over 320K throughout the quarter.

For X, revenue peaked mid-quarter at about $18.7K, with a noticeable increase in active users, reaching nearly 500K in late February. Downloads spiked significantly to over 7K in late March.

NYTimes: US and Global News saw a significant boost in both downloads and active users during March, with downloads hitting 27K in the second week. Revenue also showed a notable increase, peaking at $7.5K at the end of February.

Substack showed consistent growth in active users, ending the quarter with over 20K. Downloads peaked at nearly 3.9K in late March, while revenue remained modest, reaching $108 in mid-March.

NOS maintained a steady number of active users, averaging close to 900K. Downloads remained consistent, peaking at 2.9K in early March.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, reflect the dynamic landscape of news apps in the Netherlands. For more detailed data and further insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.