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Top 5 Tools Apps in the UK: Q1 2025 Performance Overview

Explore the performance trends of the top 5 tools apps in the UK for Q1 2025, including NordVPN, AVG AntiVirus, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, and Norton360, with insights from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 Tools Apps in the UK: Q1 2025 Performance Overview

In the first quarter of 2025, the tools app category in the United Kingdom showed some interesting performance trends across both iOS and Android platforms. According to Sensor Tower data, here is a closer look at the top five apps in this category.

NordVPN – fast VPN for privacy from Nord Security saw its weekly revenue peak at around $299K in late February. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 33.6K mid-February, while weekly active users started at 1.15M and ended the quarter at approximately 1.05M.

AVG AntiVirus & Security maintained a steady revenue stream, climbing to about $41.8K by the end of March. Downloads varied, reaching a high of 8.1K in mid-March. Active users showed a positive trend, increasing from 614K to over 673K during the quarter.

Surfshark: Secure VPN service experienced a revenue increase, peaking at roughly $76K in early March. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight uptick to 15.7K at the end of March. Active users fluctuated, ending the quarter at 385K.

ExpressVPN: Fast & Secure VPN achieved its highest revenue of approximately $91.7K in late February. The app saw a decline in downloads towards the end of the quarter, with active users slowly recovering to 373K in March.

Finally, Norton360 Antivirus & Security showed consistent growth, with revenue reaching $56.5K in early March. Downloads peaked at 14.8K during the same period, and active users increased from 289K to 350K by quarter’s end.

These insights provide a glimpse into the dynamic performance of tools apps in the UK. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2025