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

In the third quarter of 2025, the top five news applications on the iOS platform in South Africa exhibited diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. This analysis uses data from Sensor Tower to provide insights into their performance.

X from X Corp. saw fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at around $7.3K by the end of July. Downloads reached a high of 8.7K in early September, while active users experienced a peak of 552K in the same period.

Reddit maintained a relatively steady revenue stream, with weekly values hovering around $500. Downloads peaked at 1.3K in early September, and active users showed an upward trend, reaching approximately 54K by the end of the quarter.

Substack experienced a slight increase in revenue, culminating at $249 in the final week of September. Downloads remained consistent, averaging around 900 weekly. Active users increased steadily, reaching over 14K by mid-September.

News24: Trusted News. First showed strong revenue performance, averaging around $13K weekly. Downloads remained stable, and active users fluctuated, peaking at approximately 10K in late August.

Daily Maverick had a more modest revenue performance, peaking at $1.2K in mid-September. Downloads were steady, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter.

These insights provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape for news apps in South Africa. For more detailed data and analysis, visit Sensor Tower.