Top 5 iOS News Apps in Kenya: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the top news applications on the iOS platform in Kenya showcased varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed look at how each app fared.

X from X Corp. saw its weekly revenue peak at around $1.8K in mid-July before experiencing a decline to approximately $1K by the end of September. Downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 2.5K in the week of July 14 and maintaining a steady flow throughout the quarter. Active users started at about 200K, declining to 178K by late September.

The Economist - News, Podcasts demonstrated a varied revenue pattern, peaking at $809 in early July and dipping to $209 by mid-September. Downloads remained low, peaking at 66 in early September. Active users had minor fluctuations, maintaining around 190 users on average.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily experienced a peak in revenue of $337 in early September with consistent weekly fluctuations. Downloads showed a notable peak of 60 in the last week of September. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging just over 110.

The Standard Digital e-Paper showed a peak revenue of $338 in late July, with consistent fluctuations throughout the quarter. Downloads were highest at 119 at the start of the quarter, with a gradual decline and occasional spikes.

NYTimes: US and Global News saw revenue peak at $267 in July and maintained a steady pattern thereafter. Downloads were modest, peaking at 44 in mid-September. Active users remained stable, averaging around 120 throughout the quarter.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, reveal the dynamic nature of app performance in the Kenyan market. For more in-depth analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower’s platform.