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Top 5 iOS News Apps Performance in Oceania Q2 2025

Explore the latest trends in downloads, revenue, and active users for the top 5 news apps on iOS in Oceania during Q2 2025, sourced from Sensor Tower data.

Top 5 iOS News Apps Performance in Oceania Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the top news applications on iOS in Oceania experienced notable trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Australian Financial Review saw a peak in weekly revenue at approximately $48.7K in early June, with a steady increase in downloads reaching 748 by the end of June. The active user base also showed a gradual rise, ending the quarter at around 10.6K.

X maintained a strong presence with a peak in weekly downloads of 13.1K at the start of the quarter. Revenue fluctuated, peaking at $47.6K in late April, while active users showed a decline from 1.3M to 1.1M over the quarter.

The Guardian - Live World News experienced significant fluctuations, with weekly revenue reaching $46.7K in early June. Downloads peaked at 2.2K in mid-May, and active users increased from 77.7K to 85.4K by the end of June.

NZ Herald News demonstrated a consistent revenue stream, peaking at $24.9K in late April. Downloads remained stable, peaking at 491 in late June, while active users showed little variation, ending at 5.5K.

Finally, The Sydney Morning Herald experienced a revenue surge to $25.7K by the end of June. Downloads increased steadily to 586, with active users rising to 10.5K.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic performance of top news apps in Oceania. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: July 2025