AI Insights · Timothy · July 2025
Top 5 iOS News Apps in Saudi Arabia Q2 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top news apps on iOS in Saudi Arabia during Q2 2025, including downloads, revenue, and active user metrics.
In the second quarter of 2025, the top news applications on the iOS platform in Saudi Arabia showcased varied performance trends. These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower.
X experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at around $163.6K in early May, with a stable download trend averaging around 24K weekly. The app maintained strong engagement, with active users slightly declining from 7.5M to approximately 6.7M.
Radio thmanyah: Podcast, Books saw a notable climb in weekly downloads, reaching a high of 13.6K in mid-June. Revenue peaked at $8.6K in mid-May, while active users increased steadily from 137K to about 150K by the end of the quarter.
Bloomberg: Business News Daily maintained a modest presence with weekly downloads hovering around 100, while revenue saw a brief surge to $2.2K in mid-April. Active users remained stable at around 550.
The Economist - News, Podcasts showed a consistent revenue trend, peaking at $972 in late June. Downloads were minimal, averaging around 55 per week, with active users fluctuating slightly around 370.
The Wall Street Journal. News experienced a steady revenue stream, reaching $512 in late May. Downloads remained low, averaging 50 weekly, while active users showed minor variations, ending the quarter at approximately 320.
For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.
