Top News and Magazines Apps on Android in Sweden Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, several news and magazine apps on the Android platform in Sweden have shown varied performance across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at the top five apps according to Sensor Tower data.

Expressen Nyheter from Expressen experienced a fluctuating revenue trend, peaking at approximately $8.9K in early December. The app's downloads followed a generally upward trend, reaching 1.3K in the final week of December. Active users saw a decline early in the quarter but rebounded to around 53.4K by the end of December.

Readly Magazines & Newspapers reported a stable revenue, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter, reaching up to $4.6K in late November. The app's downloads spiked to 794 in the same period, while active users decreased overall, stabilizing at around 2.8K by the end of December.

X from X Corp. saw a significant revenue surge to $10K in the first week of December. Downloads remained stable, with slight variations, and active users peaked at over 206K in the last week of December, indicating strong engagement.

Prime Crime showed a steady increase in revenue, with notable highs of $1.8K in late December. Downloads varied, peaking at 141 mid-December.

The Guardian - US & World News experienced a modest revenue increase, reaching $707 in the final week of December. Downloads were consistent, with a peak of 163 in early December. Active users showed a recovery towards the end of the quarter, returning to levels seen at the start.

These insights provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape for news and magazine apps in Sweden, with more detailed analytics available at Sensor Tower.