Top News Apps on iOS in the UK: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the top five news applications on the iOS platform in the United Kingdom showed varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users, as reported by Sensor Tower.

X from X Corp. saw its weekly revenue peak at around $311K in late July, with a notable increase in weekly downloads hitting 52K in early September. Active users remained steady, surpassing 5M by the end of the quarter.

Reddit had a consistent weekly revenue stream, averaging around $2K, with a peak in downloads at 38K in late July. Active users slightly decreased from 2.1M to just over 2M by the end of September.

Substack showed a gradual increase in weekly revenue, reaching $733 by the end of September. Downloads remained steady, averaging around 12K weekly, while active users saw a rise, peaking at 330K mid-September.

Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network maintained a steady download rate with a notable surge in early September, reaching over 11K. Active users grew steadily, ending the quarter with over 720K.

BBC News - UK & World Stories had no revenue data available but experienced a peak in downloads at nearly 12K in early September. Active users remained strong, hovering around 2.5M throughout the quarter.

These insights provide a glimpse into the competitive landscape of news apps in the UK. For more detailed analytics and data, visit Sensor Tower.