Top 5 News Apps on iOS in UAE: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of the top 5 news applications on the iOS platform in the United Arab Emirates revealed intriguing trends. Based on data from Sensor Tower, these apps demonstrated varying patterns in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement.

X from X Corp. showed a fluctuating pattern in weekly revenue, peaking at around $36K in late July before tapering off to approximately $24.9K by the end of September. Downloads saw a mid-quarter boost, with numbers reaching 7.9K in early September. Active users began the quarter at 531K, experiencing a decline to about 499K by the end of the period.

Reddit maintained a steady revenue flow, averaging around $200 weekly, with occasional spikes. Downloads hovered around 2K weekly, while active users grew from 53K to a peak of 66K in early September, before settling at 56K.

Substack displayed minimal revenue fluctuations, with occasional peaks reaching $18. Downloads remained stable, averaging just over 600 weekly. Active users increased from 5.2K to approximately 7.3K by the quarter's end.

Radio thmanyah: Podcast, Books experienced a notable revenue surge, climbing to $752 in early September. Downloads, however, showed a declining trend from 658 in early August to 151 by the end of September. Active users steadily grew from 7.7K to 8.3K throughout the quarter.

Quora maintained consistent download figures, averaging around 400 per week. Active users saw a decrease from 11.2K to 8.7K by the end of September.

For more detailed insights and analysis, Sensor Tower provides comprehensive data and trends on these applications.