Top 5 iOS News Apps in Germany: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of the leading news applications on the iOS platform in Germany showcased interesting trends. According to Sensor Tower data, these apps demonstrated varied patterns in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users.

X from X Corp. saw a notable peak in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $108.5K by the end of July. Downloads experienced a significant spike mid-quarter, peaking at around 25K in early September. Weekly active users fluctuated slightly, maintaining a robust base of over 1.9M throughout the quarter.

Reddit maintained a relatively steady revenue stream, with a slight increase towards the end of September, reaching $1.1K. Downloads peaked at 22.1K in late July, while active users remained stable around 1.4M.

tagesschau - Nachrichten showed consistent download numbers, with a peak of 6.6K in early September. Active users were relatively stable, with a slight increase to 1.3M by the end of the quarter.

Substack experienced modest revenue fluctuations, with a peak of $73 in mid-August. Downloads reached their highest at 4.9K in mid-August, while active users saw a gradual increase, peaking at about 64.9K in early September.

KATWARN had a significant increase in downloads, with a notable spike to 9.5K in early September. Active users saw a dramatic rise to 246.6K in the same period.

For more detailed insights and further data, visit Sensor Tower's website.