Top 5 News Apps on iOS in South Africa: Q2 2025

The second quarter of 2025 saw significant activity in the news app category on the iOS platform in South Africa. Here's a closer look at the performance of the top five news applications, based on data from Sensor Tower.

• X from X Corp. experienced a steady revenue trend, peaking at about $6.6K in late April. Downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 4.9K in mid-June, while weekly active users remained relatively stable, peaking at approximately 549K.

• Reddit saw modest revenue growth, culminating at around $531 in the final week of June. Downloads showed a gradual decline, starting at 1.7K at the beginning of the quarter and settling at 1.3K by the end. Active users fluctuated, ending the quarter with around 50.1K.

• Substack demonstrated a varied revenue pattern, with a notable peak of $265 at the end of June. Downloads were highest in the final week of the quarter, reaching 888, while active users increased steadily, closing at approximately 9.7K.

• News24: Trusted News. First maintained strong revenue figures throughout the quarter, peaking at $15.3K in early June. Downloads remained consistent, averaging around 400 per week, while active users showed a slight increase, ending at 8.8K.

• Quora had stable download numbers, with a slight dip mid-quarter before rebounding to 305 by the end. Active users decreased during the quarter, with a low of 4.6K in late June.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.