Top 5 iOS News Apps in the Middle East: Q2 2025 Performance

In the second quarter of 2025, the top news apps on the iOS platform in the Middle East showcased distinct trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a comprehensive overview based on data from Sensor Tower.

X demonstrated a varied performance throughout the quarter. Weekly revenue peaked at around $254K in late April, with a subsequent decline to approximately $192K by the end of June. Downloads fluctuated, hitting a high of 56K at the start of April and tapering to 36K by the end of the quarter. Despite these fluctuations, the app maintained a strong presence with weekly active users ranging from 9.1M to 8.2M.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily experienced consistent weekly revenue, peaking at $16K in mid-April and closing the quarter at $11K. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight increase mid-quarter, peaking at 866 downloads in early April. The weekly active user base showed minor fluctuations, maintaining around 2.6K users.

הארץ - חדשות | Haaretz observed a peak in revenue at $14.5K in mid-May, followed by a decrease to about $10K by the end of June. Downloads spiked significantly to 392 in mid-June, while active users hovered around 2.4K to 2.5K throughout the quarter.

TheMarker - דה מרקר reported its highest weekly revenue of $9.4K in late April, with a gradual decline to $6.7K by the end of June. Downloads showed a slight increase towards the quarter's end, reaching 151, while active users remained stable around 2.9K.

Lastly, The Economist - News, Podcasts exhibited fluctuating revenue, peaking at $10.5K in late June. Downloads were highest in mid-May with 663, while active users remained steady, averaging around 2K.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform, where you can explore further analytics on these top news apps.