Top 5 iOS News Apps in Romania: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the top news applications on the iOS platform in Romania showed varied performance trends. Here's an overview of their metrics based on data from Sensor Tower.

X, from X Corp., saw a peak in weekly revenue at approximately $6.3K in late July, followed by a decline to around $1.9K by the end of September. Downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 4.2K in early September, while active users experienced a slight drop from 189K to 175K over the quarter.

Reddit maintained steady weekly revenue, hovering around $100, with a minor peak at $181 in early July. Downloads showed a moderate increase, peaking at 2K in early September. Active users began at 126K in July and gradually decreased to 111K by the end of September.

Digi.Online witnessed a rise in downloads, peaking at 1.7K in late July, while active users increased significantly from 40K to approximately 64K by late September.

Substack experienced a stable revenue trend, averaging around $40 weekly. Downloads varied, with a peak of 633 in mid-August, and active users increased from 4.9K to 5.8K over the quarter.

Recorder.ro showed fluctuating downloads, with a notable peak of 1K in late September. Active users remained relatively stable, starting at 3.6K and ending at 3K.

These insights are derived from Sensor Tower, offering a glimpse into the dynamic landscape of news applications in Romania. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.