Top 5 iOS News Apps in South America: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the top five news applications on iOS in South America showcased varied performance trends, as analyzed by Sensor Tower. Here's a closer look at each app's journey throughout the quarter.

X from X Corp. experienced a gradual decline in weekly revenue, starting at around $33K and reaching approximately $29.6K by the end of September. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 217K in early September, while weekly active users decreased slightly from 6.8M to around 6.7M.

Reddit saw modest revenue variations, with a slight increase from $394 to $421 over the quarter. Downloads spiked to 32.1K in early September, and active users showed a steady increase, ending the quarter at about 885K.

Substack, with lower revenue figures, maintained stability, fluctuating between $33 and $51. Downloads peaked at 16.4K in late July, while active users rose steadily to approximately 61.3K by the end of September.

PortalParaguay did not generate any revenue, but weekly downloads remained consistent, averaging around 1.4K. Active user data was not available for this app.

Finally, Google News also reported no revenue. Downloads remained stable, with a slight decline towards the end of the quarter. Active users decreased from 229K to about 196K.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the diverse performance of these top news apps in the region. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.