Top 5 iOS News Apps in Oceania: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the top five news applications on the iOS platform in Oceania showcased varied performances. According to Sensor Tower data, these apps demonstrated distinct trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement.

Reddit experienced fluctuations in its weekly revenue, which peaked at about $2.6K in late July. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, with a noticeable increase to 12K in early September. Active users hovered around the 900K mark, facing minor dips and rises throughout the quarter.

X saw its highest weekly revenue of approximately $46.7K in late July. Downloads increased significantly mid-September, reaching around 19.3K. Meanwhile, active users surged to over 1.25M in early September, marking a robust user engagement.

Substack maintained modest weekly revenue, peaking at $192 in both late June and mid-August. Downloads showed a slight increase, with numbers exceeding 6.5K in early August. Active users steadily rose, surpassing 112K by the end of September.

7NEWS Australia saw consistent download numbers, with a peak of approximately 2.7K in late September. Active users steadily increased to over 42K by the quarter's end.

Lastly, news.com.au exhibited a gradual increase in downloads, reaching a peak of around 2.9K in mid-September. Active users also grew, peaking at 9.8K in late August before slightly declining toward the end of the quarter.

Further insights and detailed analysis can be accessed through Sensor Tower, providing a comprehensive view of these apps' performances.