Top 5 News and Magazines Apps on Android in the Middle East, Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the X (Formerly Twitter) app, published by X Corp., saw a varied performance across different metrics. Weekly revenue fluctuated, peaking at approximately $41K at the start of April, and settling around $36K by the end of June. Downloads started at 79K in early April, dipping to about 54K by the quarter's end. Active users remained robust, ranging from 8.7M to 9.5M throughout the period.

The نبض Nabd - اخبار العالم ، عاجل, developed by Nabd Ltd, displayed a notable rise in weekly revenue, climbing from $32 to $655 over the quarter. Downloads showed a significant increase mid-June, reaching 23K, despite a general downward trend earlier in the quarter. Active user numbers remained steady, fluctuating between 261K and 317K.

Tzofar - Red Alert | צופר observed a dramatic spike in downloads, particularly in June, peaking at 17K. Active user engagement was substantial, with numbers rising from 108K to over 507K by mid-June.

RedAlert - צבע אדום experienced moderate revenue, with a noticeable increase to $229 in mid-June. Downloads surged to 16K in early June, while active users increased significantly, reaching 408K during the same period.

Finally, اخبار ونتائج الطالب العراقي had minimal activity, with download numbers reflecting a downward trend from 384 to 18 by the end of June.

This data is sourced from Sensor Tower, providing a detailed overview of app performance in the Middle East. For more insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.