AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top 5 iOS News Apps in Saudi Arabia: Q3 2025 Performance
Explore the performance of the top 5 news apps on iOS in Saudi Arabia during Q3 2025, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active users from Sensor Tower.
In the third quarter of 2025, the top news applications on iOS in Saudi Arabia demonstrated varied performance trends, as revealed by Sensor Tower's data.
X maintained significant weekly revenue, peaking at around $169.8K in late July. Downloads showed a notable increase, reaching approximately 37.3K by the end of September. However, active users saw a gradual decline from over 6.6M to about 6M over the quarter.
Radio thmanyah: Podcast, Books experienced a revenue surge, with a peak of $26.2K in early September. Downloads initially rose but later tapered off, concluding the quarter at around 355. Active users decreased steadily, ending at approximately 53.1K.
Bloomberg: Business News Daily had stable revenue, hovering around $786 by the quarter's end. Downloads remained low and consistent, while active users fluctuated minimally, maintaining around 581.
The Economist - News, Podcasts saw minor revenue variations, stabilizing at $424. Downloads increased towards the quarter's end, reaching 189. Active users grew steadily, peaking at 526.
Financial Times: Business News experienced a peak in revenue at $1.8K in July. Downloads remained stable, with a slight increase to 71 by September's end. Active users saw a slight upward trend, ending at 478.
For more detailed insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower's comprehensive reports.
