Top 5 iOS News Apps in France: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of the top five news applications on the iOS platform in France showcased varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. This analysis is based on data from Sensor Tower, where more insights can be found.

X, developed by X Corp., displayed a dynamic revenue pattern, peaking at approximately $81K in late July. Weekly downloads surged in September, reaching about 43K, while active users remained steady around the 3.7M mark.

Reddit experienced modest revenue, with a peak of $407 in late July. Downloads peaked at 11.8K during the same period, and active users fluctuated slightly, maintaining around 630K.

Feux de Forêt, a local favorite, saw a notable spike in downloads, reaching 16.9K in early August. Revenue was minimal, peaking at $278, while active users increased to over 14K in mid-August.

Substack maintained steady download numbers, peaking at 5.2K in late August. Revenue was consistent, with a peak of $53 in mid-August, and active users showed resilience, reaching over 57K by mid-September.

Finally, PanneauPocket had a stable download pattern, with a peak of 4.9K in mid-July. Though revenue was non-existent, active users hovered around 290K, showing slight fluctuations throughout the quarter.

For a more detailed analysis and further insights, visit Sensor Tower.