Top 5 News Apps Performance in Finland Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top news apps in Finland demonstrated varied performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, provided by Sensor Tower, offers a comprehensive look at how these apps fared in a competitive market.

Iltalehti, published by Alma Media, saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $12.3K in mid-March. Weekly downloads showed a declining trend, starting at 1.9K and dropping to about 1.1K by the end of the quarter. Meanwhile, weekly active users decreased from around 178K to 146K.

X from X Corp. experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, reaching a high of $4.8K in early March. Downloads began at 2.4K and fell to 1.6K by the end of March. Active users started strong at 262K but saw a decline to 208K, despite a brief uptick in late March.

NYTimes: US and Global News observed a steady weekly revenue, fluctuating between $1.2K and $1.8K throughout the quarter. Downloads increased significantly from 222 to 561 by early March. Active users peaked at nearly 2.8K mid-March before falling to 2.1K.

The Economist - News, Podcasts reported a revenue surge, reaching $2.5K in late March. Weekly downloads remained relatively low, with a slight increase from 70 to 93. Active users maintained a stable range around 600 throughout the quarter.

The Guardian - Live World News saw its revenue peak at $1.6K in early March. Downloads were modest, fluctuating between 69 and 153. Active users showed a positive trend, growing from 943 to over 3.1K by the end of March.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the news app market in Finland, as captured by Sensor Tower's analytics. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.