Top 5 News and Magazines Apps on Android in Portugal Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the top news and magazine apps on the Android platform in Portugal showcased diverse performance trends. Here's a closer look at the weekly downloads, revenue, and active users for each of these leading apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Observador experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, starting at around $1.2K and peaking at approximately $2.1K in early May. Downloads reached a high of 128 in early May, while active users grew from 5.5K to 7.1K by late June.

Público maintained steady weekly revenue, ranging from $900 to $1.4K. Downloads fluctuated slightly, with a peak of 102 in mid-May. Active users showed a decline, starting from 7.9K and decreasing to 6.1K by the end of the quarter.

X (Formerly Twitter) saw a relatively stable revenue, with figures varying from $900 to $1.3K. Downloads were strong, peaking at 2.6K in March. The app also maintained a substantial user base, with active users growing from 413K to 446K by the end of June.

Medium demonstrated a consistent increase in revenue, starting at $113 and reaching $340 by late June. Downloads were relatively stable, peaking at 77 in early May. Active users, however, saw a decline from 1K to 661 throughout the quarter.

The Guardian - Live World News showed moderate revenue growth, starting at $122 and peaking at $303 in late June. Downloads peaked at 75 in mid-May, while active users fluctuated, starting at 1.1K and ending at 1.4K.

For more insights and detailed data, visit Sensor Tower. These trends provide a glimpse into the evolving landscape of news consumption in Portugal, reflecting user engagement and monetization strategies across popular apps.