AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top 5 iOS News Apps in the Netherlands Q3 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 news apps on iOS in the Netherlands during Q3 2025, including downloads, revenue, and active user statistics.
In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news applications on the iOS platform in the Netherlands revealed intriguing trends. This analysis highlights the key metrics for these leading apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.
X saw a fluctuating revenue pattern, peaking at approximately $27.7K in late July. Downloads increased notably, reaching a high of 10.4K in early September, while the app maintained a strong active user base, averaging around 450K weekly.
Reddit had a modest revenue stream, with a peak of around $559. Weekly downloads peaked at 3.2K in early August. The active user count remained steady, averaging over 310K throughout the quarter.
NRC - Nieuws en achtergronden experienced a dip in downloads with a significant peak of 10.1K at the start of the quarter. Revenue was highest at $697 initially but showed a declining trend. Active users remained consistent, averaging 80K weekly.
NOS did not generate revenue but maintained a consistent download rate, peaking at 3.3K in early September. The app had the highest active user engagement, with numbers reaching up to 911K.
Substack showed a varied revenue pattern, peaking at $76. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, reaching a peak of 2.4K mid-September. Active users increased steadily, reaching nearly 39K by the end of the quarter.
These insights provide a snapshot of user engagement and monetization strategies for leading news apps in the Netherlands, with more detailed analytics available from Sensor Tower.
