Top 5 iOS News Apps in Chile: Q2 2025 Performance Review

In the second quarter of 2025, the landscape of news applications on the iOS platform in Chile showcased varied performance trends. This analysis, based on Sensor Tower data, highlights the top five apps in this category.

X by X Corp. displayed a consistent performance throughout the quarter. The app's weekly revenue fluctuated, peaking at around $4.1K at the end of March and stabilizing around $3.2K by the end of June. Download trends were notably high mid-quarter, reaching a peak of approximately 11.8K in the week of May 12. Weekly active users remained robust, climbing steadily to over 806K by early June.

Reddit showed moderate fluctuations in its metrics. Revenue saw a minor peak of $68 in mid-June. Downloads maintained a steady rate, with a slight increase to about 1.3K by the end of June. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 58K throughout the quarter.

Substack experienced a gradual increase in active users, reaching over 6.6K by mid-June. Although revenue was minimal, peaking at $9 in mid-June, download numbers also saw a notable rise, particularly in the weeks of April 14 and June 16, indicating a resurgence of interest.

Chile Alerta - En tiempo real from Matias Gutierrez had a varied download pattern, with a significant spike to approximately 851 in late April. Revenue was modest, with a peak of $38 in the same period.

Radio Bío Bío maintained a steady download rate, averaging around 250 weekly. However, the app did not generate any revenue during this period.

These insights offer a glimpse into the dynamic performance of news apps in Chile. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.