Top 5 News & Magazines Apps on Android in Ireland Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the performance of news and magazines apps on the Android platform in Ireland showcased varied trends. According to Sensor Tower data, the following is an overview of the top five applications.

X (Formerly Twitter) from X Corp. saw fluctuations in its weekly revenue, starting at around $2.2K and experiencing a slight dip before peaking again at $2K by the end of June. Weekly downloads were relatively stable, with a noticeable increase to 1.6K in early June. The app maintained a robust user base, with weekly active users hovering around 200K, reaching a high of 216K mid-quarter.

Substack experienced a gradual decline in weekly downloads, starting at 1K and decreasing to around 750 by the end of the quarter. However, its weekly active users showed a positive trend, increasing from 7.2K to 8.7K, indicating growing engagement despite fewer downloads.

Upday | Local & World News had a significant rise in weekly downloads, particularly in June, where it surged to over 3K. Weekly active users mirrored this trend, growing from 587 to over 3.5K by the end of the quarter.

RTÉ News maintained consistent weekly downloads, averaging around 300, with a slight peak in early June. The app's weekly active users steadily increased from 72K to over 80K, reflecting strong user retention and engagement.

The Guardian - Live World News showed a decline in weekly downloads after an initial spike in May, but its revenue remained relatively stable, peaking at $4K in June. The app's weekly active users fluctuated slightly, maintaining a consistent base of around 5.5K.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic landscape of news and magazines apps in Ireland, with more detailed analytics available through Sensor Tower.