Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in Switzerland Q1 2025: Performance Insights

In the first quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news and magazine apps in Switzerland showed varied trends across weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at each app’s performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

X (Formerly Twitter) experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $25K in the week of March 24. Downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of around 6.2K in early January, while active users hovered around 300K to 380K throughout the quarter.

SRF News - Nachrichten saw a rise in downloads mid-quarter, peaking at 3.2K in early March. However, the active user base slightly decreased from 350K to around 256K by the end of March.

NZZ showed strong revenue growth, with a peak of about $128K in late February. Downloads remained steady, ranging from 1.4K to under 900 by the quarter's end, while active users showed a slight decline from 49.6K to 44.5K.

20 Minuten - Nachrichten maintained a consistent download rate, with numbers ranging from 1.9K to just over 1K. Active users remained fairly stable, fluctuating between 340K and 380K.

Substack had a modest increase in revenue, reaching up to $120 in early March. Downloads saw a downward trend, while active users increased from 9.5K to over 13K by the end of the quarter.

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