Top 5 iOS News Apps in UAE: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news applications on iOS in the United Arab Emirates showcased notable trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at the top five apps based on data from Sensor Tower.

X from X Corp. experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at around $36K in late July before dropping to approximately $20K by mid-September. Downloads showed an upward trajectory, reaching a high of about 8K in early September. The app maintained a strong user base, with weekly active users peaking at over 577K in early August.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily saw a consistent weekly revenue, ending the quarter with a peak of around $11.5K. Though downloads remained modest, peaking at 280 in mid-September, active users showed a slight increase, reaching 1.4K by the end of the quarter.

The Economist - News, Podcasts experienced varied weekly revenue, peaking at $5.7K in early August. Downloads increased steadily, reaching a high of 219 in early September, while active users fluctuated around 1K, peaking at 1.1K.

Financial Times: Business News observed a rise in weekly revenue towards the end of the quarter, peaking at $5.6K. Weekly downloads remained consistent, with a peak of 238 in early September. Active users showed a steady increase, peaking at 1.2K.

The Wall Street Journal. News managed to maintain stable revenue, with a peak of $1.5K at the end of September. Downloads fluctuated slightly, peaking at 120 in mid-September, while active users remained consistent, peaking at 631.

For further insights and detailed analytics, you can visit Sensor Tower. These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the news app market in the UAE, with varying performances across different metrics.