Top 5 iOS News Apps in Australia: Q2 2025 Performance

In the second quarter of 2025, the top news applications on the iOS platform in Australia demonstrated varied performance trends across different metrics. Here's a closer look at their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user trends.

Australian Financial Review showed consistent growth in revenue, peaking at around $48.4K in early June. Downloads fluctuated slightly, with a peak of approximately 988 in the first week of April. Active users increased from 9.6K at the start of the quarter to 10.5K by the end of June.

X experienced a decline in revenue, starting at $37K and ending at $32.9K. Downloads saw a downward trend, dropping from 11.5K to 5.2K over the quarter. Active users also decreased, from 1.23M to 1.05M.

The Guardian - Live World News had a revenue peak in early June, reaching $40.4K, before dropping to $26.3K by the month's end. Downloads varied, peaking at 1.9K in mid-May. Active users remained relatively stable, ending the quarter at 80.6K.

The Sydney Morning Herald saw a notable revenue increase towards the end of June, reaching $25.5K. Downloads were relatively stable, with a peak of 567 in the last week of June. Active users experienced a slight increase, finishing the quarter at 10.3K.

The Age ended the quarter with a revenue surge, reaching $21.3K in the final week. Downloads grew from 271 at the beginning of April to 644 by the end of June. Active users showed an upward trend, closing at 7.5K.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a snapshot of how these top news apps are performing in Australia. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.