Top News and Magazines Apps on Android in UAE Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of the top 5 News and Magazines applications on the Android platform in the United Arab Emirates showed varied trends. Here, we highlight the key metrics and trends for each app, as reported by Sensor Tower.

X experienced a dynamic quarter with weekly revenue peaking at approximately $6.6K in late July. Downloads saw significant growth, reaching 15.9K by the end of September. Active users remained robust throughout the quarter, fluctuating around 1.1M.

Local News - Latest & Smart maintained a modest level of weekly downloads, with a notable spike to 776 in mid-September. The number of active users also increased, peaking at 1.3K towards the quarter's end.

Quora: the knowledge platform showed a steady trend in downloads, averaging around 120 weekly. Active users started strong at 5.5K but saw a gradual decline to 4.3K by the end of September.

نبض Nabd - اخبار العالم ، عاجل witnessed a consistent pattern in downloads, with numbers hovering around 120 weekly. Active users began at 8.7K and gradually decreased to 5.1K by the end of the quarter. Revenue remained relatively stable, averaging around $60 weekly.

FlashNews - Earn & Rewards saw moderate download activity, peaking at 144 downloads in early July. Active users increased steadily, starting at 178 and reaching 345 by the end of September.

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