Top 5 News & Magazines Apps Performance in UAE Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, X saw a consistent fluctuation in weekly revenue, peaking at about $42.7K in late July before dropping to $28.9K by the end of September. Weekly downloads showed volatility, starting at 12.1K and climbing to 22.4K at quarter's end, while weekly active users hovered around 1.6M, showcasing a slight decrease over the quarter.

Bloomberg: Finance Market News maintained a steady revenue stream, with a peak of approximately $12.9K in late September. Downloads were relatively low, with numbers ranging from 194 to 343 weekly. Active users remained stable, averaging around 2K throughout the quarter.

Financial Times: Business News experienced a steady increase in weekly revenue, ending at around $6.9K. Downloads were modest, fluctuating between 113 and 256 weekly. Active user numbers remained consistent, averaging around 1.4K.

The Economist - World News had a notable revenue peak of $6.6K in early July, with a gradual decline to $4K by the end of the quarter. The app saw a steady rise in downloads, reaching 234 in the final week. Active users increased slightly, averaging around 1.3K throughout the period.

The Guardian - US & World News showed consistent revenue, peaking at $974 in early September. Downloads remained low, with a slight increase towards the quarter's end, reaching 99. Active users showed a gradual increase, averaging around 350.

These insights, provided by Sensor Tower, highlight the performance dynamics of leading News & Magazines apps in the UAE. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.