Top 5 iOS News Apps in South Africa: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the top five news applications on the iOS platform in South Africa showcased varied performance trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at their metrics.

News24: Trusted News. First saw a consistent weekly revenue, peaking at about $14.2K at the start of July and maintaining around $13K to $14K throughout the quarter. Downloads were relatively stable, fluctuating between 360 and 624 weekly. Active users increased from 8.3K to a peak of 10.1K in late August before settling at around 9.7K by the end of September.

Netwerk24 – Alles op een plek experienced a steady revenue trend, with weekly earnings ranging from $8K to $9.5K. Downloads remained modest, varying between 166 and 244 each week. Active users showed stability, hovering around 4.4K throughout the quarter.

X displayed a notable fluctuation in both revenue and downloads. Revenue ranged from $4.6K to $7.3K, while downloads peaked at 8.7K in early September. Active users remained robust, averaging around 520K, with a notable increase in early September.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily recorded a gradual rise in revenue, peaking at $4.9K in mid-September. Downloads were consistent, ranging from 106 to 195 weekly. Active users increased slightly, reaching 489 in July and stabilizing around 450 towards the end of the quarter.

The Economist - News, Podcasts had a steady revenue stream, fluctuating between $1.8K and $2.9K. Downloads were modest, peaking at 186 in late September. The number of active users remained stable, with a slight increase to 1.1K by the end of the quarter.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, providing a comprehensive overview of app performance in the South African market for Q3 2025. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.