AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top 5 iOS News Apps in Ireland Q3 2025: Performance Insights
Explore the performance trends of the top iOS news apps in Ireland for Q3 2025, featuring data on downloads, revenue, and active users from Sensor Tower.
In the third quarter of 2025, the top five news applications on the iOS platform in Ireland showed varied performance trends, according to data from Sensor Tower. Here's a closer look at each app's metrics.
X from X Corp. experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at around $10.3K in late July. Downloads saw a significant increase in early September, reaching 3.1K, while active users peaked at approximately 248K during the same period.
Reddit maintained a relatively stable revenue stream, with a slight peak at $306 in early September. Weekly downloads fluctuated around the 1K mark, and active users remained consistent, peaking at around 94K in mid-August.
Substack saw modest revenue, with a high of $135 in early August. Downloads were steady, with a notable increase to over 1K in mid-September. Active users showed a slight decline over the quarter, ending at around 13K.
BBC: World News & Stories did not generate revenue but experienced a notable spike in downloads, reaching 1.9K in late July. Active users increased steadily, peaking at approximately 12K by the end of the quarter.
RTÉ News also reported no revenue. Downloads remained below 1K, with a peak in early September. Active users showed a recovery towards the end of the quarter, rising to about 76K.
For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
