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

In the second quarter of 2025, Belgium's top news applications on the iOS platform demonstrated diverse performance trends. According to data from Sensor Tower, these apps showed varying patterns in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement.

Nieuwsblad Nieuws saw fluctuating weekly downloads, starting with around 924 and peaking at approximately 9.7K in late April. Active users remained relatively steady, hovering around 140K to 160K throughout the quarter.

X experienced a consistent revenue stream, with weekly earnings ranging from $4.6K to $6.8K, peaking at the end of June. Downloads remained stable, averaging around 1.9K weekly. Active users were strong, maintaining numbers between 268K and 307K.

Reddit showed modest revenue, fluctuating between $75 and $172 weekly. Downloads were steady, with a slight dip in May before recovering to around 1.2K to 2.2K. Active users varied slightly, generally staying around the 100K mark.

HLN maintained robust revenue figures, consistently above $24K, with a peak of $29.3K at the end of the quarter. Downloads were relatively low, ranging from 580 to 1.4K, while active users ranged from 215K to 252K.

Finally, VRT NWS had a stable active user base, peaking at 350K at the quarter's start and maintaining numbers around 320K to 340K. Downloads varied, with a peak of 1.1K in mid-June.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's website.