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

In the second quarter of 2025, the performance of the top five news and magazine applications on the Android platform in Portugal showed varied trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at each app's performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

X (Formerly Twitter) from X Corp. saw a consistent weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $1.3K in late April. Weekly downloads fluctuated, with a notable rise to 2.5K in mid-June. The app maintained a strong presence with weekly active users ranging from 400K to over 460K, reaching a peak at the end of June.

Notícias ao Minuto Portugal showed stable weekly downloads, peaking at 2K at the end of June. The app's active user base remained steady, averaging around 22K to 24K throughout the quarter.

CNN Portugal experienced fluctuating downloads, with a significant increase to over 2K in mid-May. However, no active user data was available for this period.

Upday | Local & World News saw a dramatic rise in downloads towards the end of the quarter, reaching 3.5K in the final week of June. Weekly active users mirrored this trend, peaking at nearly 5K.

Lastly, Lotarias – Portugal Lottery had a modest start in downloads, which increased significantly to over 1.2K in early June. Revenue remained minimal, with slight fluctuations throughout the quarter.

These insights highlight the diverse performance of news and magazine apps in Portugal, with varying trends in user engagement and monetization strategies. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.