Top 5 News & Magazines Apps on Android in Australia: Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the News & Magazines category on the Android platform in Australia showed interesting trends among the top-performing apps. Here's a detailed look at the top five applications, based on data from Sensor Tower.

The Guardian - Live World News experienced fluctuations in revenue, peaking at approximately $14.1K in the week of June 9. Downloads spiked to 1.5K in mid-May, while weekly active users saw a rise from 35.1K to 39.4K by the end of June.

X (Formerly Twitter) maintained a steady revenue stream, reaching about $10.3K in late June. The app's downloads peaked in early June at 6.7K, and its active user base remained robust, with numbers fluctuating around 650K to 720K throughout the quarter.

Australian Financial Review saw a consistent increase in revenue, culminating in $11K in the last week of June. Downloads remained stable, while active users peaked at 5.3K in late May before declining slightly.

The Sydney Morning Herald observed a gradual increase in revenue, with a high of $8.2K in late June. Downloads were steady, and active user numbers varied, reaching over 5.2K in early May before dipping and then rising again.

The Age reported a revenue peak of $5.5K in late June. Downloads remained consistent, while active users rose from 9.9K to over 10.7K by the end of the quarter.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the News & Magazines sector on Android in Australia, demonstrating varied user engagement and monetization strategies. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.