Performance of Top 5 News Apps in South America Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the top news applications in South America showed varying patterns in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. This analysis, powered by Sensor Tower data, provides insights into the performance of these apps on a unified platform, combining both iOS and Android metrics.

X from X Corp. saw its weekly revenue peak at about $74.7K at the beginning of the quarter, before gradually declining to around $55.8K by the end of June. Weekly downloads started strong at nearly 294K but settled to approximately 218K. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating slightly around 35M.

Valor Econômico - Exclusivo displayed a more volatile revenue pattern, with a notable peak of $13.6K mid-June. Downloads decreased steadily from 455 to 351 weekly, while active users dropped from over 6K to around 4.9K towards quarter-end.

The Economist - News, Podcasts experienced a moderate revenue rise, reaching $9K by late June. Downloads saw a downturn from 804 to 567, with active users slightly decreasing from 4.9K to 4.3K.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily had a revenue high of $5.1K in early April, which then trended downward to $2.7K. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 2.5K, while active users increased marginally from 19.3K to 21K.

O Globo saw a consistent revenue flow, with a high of $5.1K in early June. Downloads remained steady around 800, while active users peaked at nearly 39K before slightly decreasing.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform. These trends provide valuable understanding for stakeholders and marketers planning their strategies in the dynamic South American market.