Top 5 News and Magazines Apps on Android in the Middle East: Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top news and magazine applications on the Android platform in the Middle East displayed varied performance trends. This analysis is based on data from Sensor Tower, offering insights into weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics.

X from X Corp. saw a peak in weekly downloads at approximately 73K by the end of September, with a consistent upward trajectory throughout the quarter. The app's weekly revenue reached a high of around $42K in early August, while active users fluctuated between 8.1M and 8.8M, ending the quarter at over 8.2M.

הארץ - Haaretz, published by HAARETZ DAILY NEWSPAPER LTD., experienced steady revenue growth, culminating in about $8.9K at the end of September. Weekly downloads increased from 134 to 185, and active users rose slightly from 16.6K to 17.9K over the quarter.

TheMarker - דה מרקר also from HAARETZ DAILY NEWSPAPER LTD., showed modest revenue increases, peaking at approximately $3.2K in early September. Downloads hovered around 100, with active users decreasing from 7K to about 5.6K towards the quarter’s end.

Bloomberg: Finance Market News maintained a stable pattern, with revenue reaching $2.6K by the end of September. Downloads remained steady, fluctuating from 157 to 219, while active users increased slightly from 1K to 1.1K.

ynet by yit showed a notable increase in downloads, peaking at 1.5K late in the quarter. Revenue saw gradual growth, ending at $1.7K, while active users increased from 221K to over 224K.

These metrics highlight the dynamic landscape of news and magazine apps in the Middle East. For more detailed insights, explore the data provided by Sensor Tower.