Top 5 News & Magazines Apps in UAE: Q3 2025 Performance on Unified Platform

In the third quarter of 2025, the top news and magazine applications in the United Arab Emirates showcased varied performance metrics on a unified platform, combining both iOS and Android data. Here's a closer look at the weekly trends for these leading apps, as reported by Sensor Tower.

X from X Corp. experienced a dynamic quarter. Weekly revenue peaked at approximately $42.7K in late July, with a notable dip to $23.3K by mid-September. Downloads saw a surge mid-quarter, reaching 22.5K in early September, while active users fluctuated, starting at 1.67M and closing at around 1.6M.

Local News - Latest & Smart by EASE Group remained steady in downloads, with a significant spike to 776 in mid-September. Active users mirrored this growth, peaking at 1.3K in the same period, indicating increased engagement.

Quora: the knowledge platform maintained a stable download rate, averaging around 500 downloads weekly. However, active users showed a gradual decline from 16.7K to 13K by the end of the quarter.

نبض Nabd - اخبار العالم ، عاجل from Nabd Ltd saw consistent downloads, with a slight increase to 417 by late September. Revenue peaked at $615 in late July, while active users decreased from 25.5K to 14.8K over the quarter.

Finally, Dailyhunt - News & Magazines by Eterno Infotech displayed stable download numbers, with a minor rise to 217 in late September. Active users decreased from 34K to 21.8K, showing a reduction in user retention.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.