Top 5 iOS News Apps Performance in Russia Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top news applications on the iOS platform in Russia showcased varied performance trends according to Sensor Tower data.

Ведомости — vedomosti saw its weekly revenue fluctuate, peaking at about $1K in mid-August. Downloads remained relatively stable, averaging around 60 per week, while active users experienced a slight decline from 254 to 229 by the end of September.

Medium: Read & Write Stories had a notable increase in weekly downloads, reaching a high of 332 in early September, accompanied by a revenue peak of approximately $935. However, active users decreased from 1.6K to around 895 by the quarter's end.

The Economist - News, Podcasts exhibited a steady revenue pattern, peaking at $727 in early July. Downloads saw a significant increase in early September with 102 downloads, while active users remained fairly consistent at around 400 to 488 throughout the quarter.

The Wall Street Journal. News experienced a remarkable surge in downloads mid-September, reaching 1.2K. Revenue varied, peaking at $583 in mid-July, while active users spiked to 819 in mid-September before declining to 443.

Finally, Financial Times: Business News had modest download numbers, maintaining around 23 to 35 per week. Revenue showed fluctuations, peaking at $606 in the last week of September, while active users remained stable, hovering around 170 to 189.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of the news app market in Russia, providing a snapshot of user engagement and monetization trends. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.