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

In the second quarter of 2025, the top news applications on iOS in Europe showcased varied performance trends, as observed from Sensor Tower's data.

X from X Corp. saw its weekly revenue fluctuate, peaking at about $402K by the end of June. Downloads experienced a notable rise in early May with over 161K, while active users decreased slightly from 24.3M to 23.1M.

Reddit maintained a consistent revenue stream, ending the quarter at approximately $8.2K per week. Its downloads were highest in mid-April with 143K, and active users hovered around 7.3M, with minor fluctuations.

Substack experienced stable weekly revenue around $1.1K, with downloads peaking at the end of June at about 35K. The app’s active users increased significantly, reaching 561K by the quarter's end.

Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network saw steady downloads, nearing 10K weekly by late June. Active users saw a rise initially, reaching a peak of 886K in mid-May before declining to 754K.

Google News showed stable download figures, with a peak of 9.3K in mid-June. Active users remained relatively stable, slightly decreasing from 1.2M to around 1.18M over the quarter.

These insights offer a snapshot of the dynamic landscape of news applications on iOS in Europe. For more detailed insights, be sure to explore Sensor Tower's comprehensive data analysis.