Top 5 iOS News Apps in Kenya: Q2 2025 Performance

In the second quarter of 2025, the iOS news app landscape in Kenya showcased some interesting trends. According to data from Sensor Tower, the top performers included X, Reddit, Substack, Quora, and Clubhouse.

X from X Corp. experienced a notable increase in weekly downloads, peaking at about 6.8K in mid-June. The weekly revenue saw fluctuations, reaching a high of approximately $2.1K in the second week of June. The app also maintained a strong presence with weekly active users growing from 190K to 217K throughout the quarter.

Reddit maintained steady weekly downloads, hovering around 300-400. Revenue remained relatively low, with the highest at $47 in early May. Active users showed a slight increase, ending the quarter at around 8.4K.

Substack had consistent weekly downloads, with a peak of 286 at the end of June. Revenue peaked at $36 in early June, while active users rose from 1.9K to 2.7K, indicating growing engagement.

Quora's weekly downloads remained stable, reaching a maximum of 162 in April. Though there was no revenue reported, active users experienced a slight dip, ending the quarter at 2K.

Clubhouse saw moderate download numbers, peaking at 138 in mid-April. While revenue was not recorded, the app's active users showed a minor decline, closing at 1.3K by the end of June.

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