Top 5 News and Magazines Apps on Android in the US - Q3 2025

The third quarter of 2025 showcased intriguing trends among the top news and magazine apps on the Android platform in the United States. Data from Sensor Tower reveals various performance metrics, including downloads, active users, and revenue.

X from X Corp. demonstrated a dynamic quarter. Weekly revenue reached an impressive peak of approximately $458K in early August. Downloads showed a substantial increase, particularly in early September, spiking at about 225K. Active users started at around 15.8M, with a notable rise to over 17.5M by mid-September.

NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts saw consistent weekly downloads, peaking at around 93.5K in late August. The app maintained a steady increase in active users, reaching nearly 7.5M by the end of the quarter.

Local Weather News - Radar experienced a significant rise in downloads in mid-August, reaching approximately 72.7K. Active users mirrored this growth, peaking at about 273K towards the end of August.

CrimeRadar showed a remarkable increase in both downloads and active users. Weekly downloads rose steadily, reaching about 54.8K by the end of September, while active users climbed from around 6.9K to over 151K.

Finally, Substack maintained a steady download rate, peaking at about 41.7K in mid-September. Active users followed an upward trajectory, ending the quarter at approximately 2.7M.

These insights, provided by Sensor Tower, highlight the shifting dynamics in the news and magazine app sector on Android. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.