Top 5 News & Magazines Apps on Android in Russia, Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of top News & Magazines apps on the Android platform in Russia showed varied trends. Here’s a closer look at how these apps fared, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Freepress saw modest download numbers, starting at 3 in late September and peaking at 11 in early October. Despite the small scale, there was a noticeable fluctuation in user interest.

NewsCvg: World News Coverage experienced a slight decline in weekly downloads, from 6 in early December to 2 by mid-month, before bouncing back to 6 at the end of the month. These shifts indicate a variable engagement pattern among users.

TVBS Money had a more consistent download trend, starting at 14 and peaking at 27 in mid-October. However, the numbers gradually decreased towards the end of the quarter, reaching as low as 2 by late December.

Syft: AI-Native News Agent showed a sporadic download pattern, with numbers peaking at 14 in early November and dropping to 1 by mid-December. This irregularity suggests fluctuating user engagement.

Finally, TREND had limited activity, with a singular download event recorded in mid-October.

For more detailed insights and analytics, visit Sensor Tower’s platform.