AI Insights · Timothy · July 2025
Top 5 iOS News Apps in the Middle East: Q2 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top five iOS news apps in the Middle East during Q2 2025, highlighting downloads, revenue, and active user statistics.
In the second quarter of 2025, the top five news applications on the iOS platform in the Middle East showcased varying performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at each app's metrics as observed from Sensor Tower data.
X showed a steady revenue pattern, peaking at around $254K in late April. Downloads fluctuated, with a high of approximately 55.7K at the start of the quarter. Active users saw a slight decrease, from 9.16M to about 8.24M by the end of June.
Israel Home Front Command experienced a significant increase in downloads, reaching a peak of 26.9K in mid-June. Weekly active users increased steadily, starting at 81.6K and peaking at 106K in the same period.
Radio thmanyah: Podcast, Books saw a rise in revenue, peaking at $9.3K in May. Downloads reached a high of 14.9K in mid-June, while active users grew from 156.5K to 174K over the quarter.
Reddit maintained a modest revenue stream, with a peak of $789 at the start of the quarter. Downloads varied, peaking at 13K in early May. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating around the 200K mark.
Tzofar - Red Alert exhibited a sharp increase in downloads, peaking at 21.7K in mid-June. Active users surged significantly, reaching over 613K in the same period.
For more detailed insights and data on these applications, visit Sensor Tower's platform. This analysis provides a snapshot of the dynamic landscape of news applications in the Middle East on iOS during Q2 2025.
