Top 5 News Apps Performance on Unified Platform in Ireland Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the top news applications in Ireland exhibited varied performance on a unified platform, combining data from both iOS and Android. This analysis, based on Sensor Tower data, highlights key trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Reddit showed a fluctuation in weekly downloads, peaking at about 3.9K in mid-April before a gradual decline to 2.2K by the end of June. Its revenue also saw a peak of approximately $405 in late March, tapering to around $202 by the end of the quarter. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating around the 160K mark throughout the quarter.

X maintained a strong presence, with weekly revenue reaching over $8K by the end of June. The app's downloads were consistent, hovering around 2.5K, while active users consistently exceeded 400K, peaking at 442K mid-June.

Substack experienced varied download numbers, starting at 2K and dropping to 1.6K by the quarter's end. Revenue remained modest, with a peak of $153 in early May. Active users increased steadily, reaching nearly 17K by late June.

BBC: World News & Stories had a steady decline in downloads from 1.1K to 795 by the end of the quarter, with no revenue reported. Active users began at 17K and decreased slightly to 14K by the end of June.

RTÉ News saw consistent downloads around the 700 mark, with a slight spike to 931 in early June. Active users showed a positive trend, increasing from 165K to nearly 190K by mid-June.

These insights from Sensor Tower provide a comprehensive view of the dynamic landscape for news apps in Ireland, showcasing how each app is performing in terms of user engagement and monetization.