Top 5 iOS News Apps in the US: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of the top five news apps on iOS in the United States showed varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at each application based on Sensor Tower data.

X experienced significant fluctuations in revenue, peaking at approximately $1.77M in late July. Downloads surged notably in early September, reaching over 500K, while active users spiked to around 39.5M during the same period.

NYTimes: US and Global News maintained a steady revenue stream, with a slight increase to about $1.24M at the end of September. Downloads remained consistent, peaking at 29.4K in mid-September. Active users saw an uptick to nearly 5.9M in early September before settling at around 5.6M.

The Wall Street Journal. News showed a gradual increase in revenue, reaching approximately $863K by late September. Downloads were relatively stable, with a notable increase to over 15K in late August. Active users hovered around 900K, peaking at 924K in early September.

Citizen: Protect The World saw stable revenue with a peak at about $130K at the end of September. Downloads experienced a high of 44K in early September, while active users fluctuated, peaking at around 2.6M in early September.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily had a modest revenue increase, reaching $114K in mid-September. Downloads showed a slight upward trend, peaking at 3.9K in late September. Active users remained steady, with a slight decline to approximately 92K by the end of the quarter.

These trends reflect the dynamic nature of the news app market on iOS in the United States. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.