AI Insights · Timothy · July 2025
Top 5 iOS News Apps in UAE: Q2 2025 Performance Review
Explore the performance trends of the top news apps in the UAE on iOS during Q2 2025, based on Sensor Tower data.
In the second quarter of 2025, the top five news applications on the iOS platform in the United Arab Emirates showcased varied performance trends. Based on Sensor Tower data, here's a detailed look at each app's metrics.
X from X Corp. saw a notable fluctuation in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $46.8K by the end of April. Downloads reached a high of 10.3K in early May, while active users maintained a strong presence, peaking at around 595K in May.
Bloomberg: Business News Daily experienced consistent weekly revenue, with a peak of $12.4K in mid-April. Downloads remained relatively low, with minor fluctuations, and active users hovered around 1.3K throughout the quarter.
The Economist - News, Podcasts showed a significant increase in weekly revenue, reaching $8.5K towards the end of June. Downloads peaked at 540 in May, while active users saw a slight increase, reaching 1.3K in May.
Financial Times: Business News maintained a steady revenue stream, with a notable peak of $5.5K in early June. Weekly downloads were modest, while active users remained stable, peaking at 1.2K in mid-June.
The Wall Street Journal. News experienced a gradual increase in revenue, reaching approximately $1.5K at the end of April. Downloads varied slightly, while active users remained consistent around 600 throughout the quarter.
For more insights and detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.
