Top 5 iOS News Apps in South America: Q2 2025 Performance

In the second quarter of 2025, the top five news applications on the iOS platform in South America exhibited varied performance trends, according to data from Sensor Tower.

X from X Corp. saw a notable fluctuation in weekly downloads, starting at 83K at the beginning of April and tapering off to around 50K by the end of June. Revenue peaked at approximately $51K in early April before experiencing a downward trend, closing the quarter at around $33K. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 7M throughout the quarter.

Reddit maintained a consistent performance with weekly downloads initially at 19K, dipping to a low of 8K in mid-June, then recovering slightly. Revenue remained modest but steady, peaking at $394 by the end of June. Active users showed a minor decline, averaging around 900K.

Substack experienced spikes in downloads, notably reaching 14K in mid-May. Revenue remained low, with minor fluctuations, peaking at $78 in mid-April. Active users exhibited growth, increasing from 39K to nearly 52K by mid-June.

PortalParaguay had a modest download count, starting at 2.2K and slightly decreasing towards the end of the quarter. Revenue was not recorded for this app.

Google News showed stable download figures around 1.6K throughout the quarter. Active users fluctuated slightly, starting at 296K and ending at 260K.

These insights highlight the diverse trends among leading news apps in South America. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.