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

In the second quarter of 2025, the top news applications on the iOS platform in Russia demonstrated varied performance across downloads, revenue, and active users. This analysis, based on Sensor Tower data, provides insights into the trends observed for each application.

Medium: Read & Write Stories saw fluctuating weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $923 in mid-June. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight increase in May, reaching around 128, while active users showed a notable rise from 1.9K to 2.3K by the end of the quarter.

Ведомости — vedomosti experienced a peak in weekly revenue at $918 in mid-May, followed by a significant increase to $874 by the end of June. Downloads showed minor fluctuations, maintaining an average of about 70 weekly, while active users remained consistent, hovering around 250.

The Economist - News, Podcasts displayed a steady trend in revenue, with a peak of $790 in late June. Downloads varied slightly, with a notable increase to 86 in mid-June. Active users saw a slight decline from 478 to 441 across the quarter.

The Wall Street Journal. News showed a steady increase in revenue, reaching $513 in June. Downloads remained low but consistent, averaging around 30 per week. Active users showed a slight decrease from 131 to 100 over the quarter.

Financial Times: Business News experienced fluctuating revenue, peaking at $481 in late June. Downloads remained stable at about 25 weekly, while active users saw a slight decline from 198 to 175 by the quarter's end.

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