Top 5 News Apps on iOS in Norway: Q2 2025 Performance

In the second quarter of 2025, the top news applications on iOS in Norway displayed varied performance trends. Leveraging data from Sensor Tower, here's a closer look at how these apps fared in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users.

VG by Schibsted Media AS saw its weekly revenue peak at around $67K in mid-April, with a gradual decline towards the end of June, settling at approximately $47K. Weekly downloads fluctuated, peaking at 1.2K in late April and again in early June. The app's weekly active users initially increased to 39.4K in early May, before a steady decrease to 27.9K by the quarter's end.

Dagbladet Nyheter from AS Dagbladet maintained a relatively stable revenue stream, reaching a high of $16K in mid-June. Downloads were consistent, with a slight increase to 375 in mid-June. Active users hovered around the 10K mark, showing minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

X experienced a varied revenue trend, with a notable increase to approximately $6.3K in mid-June. Downloads showed a similar pattern, peaking at 1.2K in mid-June. Active users saw a slight dip initially but recovered to stabilize around 79K towards the end of June.

NYTimes: US and Global News observed a moderate revenue increase in late June, reaching nearly $3.9K. Downloads remained relatively low, with minor peaks and a high of 280 in mid-April. Active users remained steady, with slight increases and decreases, ending the quarter at around 2.1K.

The Economist - News, Podcasts displayed a consistent revenue pattern with a notable peak of $4.3K in early June. Downloads were modest, peaking at 153 in early April. Active user numbers remained fairly stable, ending the quarter with around 409 users.

These insights reflect the dynamic market landscape for news apps in Norway. For more comprehensive data and analysis, please visit Sensor Tower.