Top 5 News Apps Performance in Costa Rica Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the performance of the top 5 news applications on a unified platform in Costa Rica revealed interesting trends. Here’s a closer look at how each app fared, based on data from Sensor Tower.

X from X Corp. saw a fluctuating trend in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $1.7K in mid-February. Weekly downloads started strong with over 4K in early January but gradually decreased to about 2.5K by early March. Active users remained above 300K, ending the quarter slightly lower than they began.

The Economist - News, Podcasts experienced a decline in weekly revenue early in the quarter, with a brief spike to $460 in March. Downloads were minimal, peaking at 56 in the first week of January, while active users hovered around 140 throughout the quarter.

NYTimes: US and Global News reported a steady increase in revenue, reaching $321 by the end of March. Downloads remained relatively low, with a notable increase to 89 in the last week of the quarter. Active users showed a slight decline from 263 to 233 during this period.

The Wall Street Journal. News saw revenue fluctuations, with a peak of $240 in late February. Download numbers were low, with a maximum of 34 at the start of the quarter, and active users remained stable around the 90s mark.

Finally, PressReader: News & Magazines experienced a peak in revenue at $163 in late March. Downloads were consistently low, peaking at 30 in February. Active users saw a gradual decline, starting at 125 and ending at 118.

For more detailed insights and analysis, visit Sensor Tower.