Top 5 News and Magazines Apps on Android in UAE: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top news and magazine applications on the Android platform in the United Arab Emirates displayed varied performance trends. According to data from Sensor Tower, these apps showed interesting patterns in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement.

X saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $8.2K in early December. Its weekly downloads showed a steady climb, reaching around 14K by mid-December. The active user base remained robust, hovering around 1.1M throughout the quarter.

The Hindi News:Aaj Tak Live TV App experienced a significant spike in downloads in early November, reaching over 5K, while the active users peaked at about 6.3K during the same period. However, both metrics saw a decline towards the end of the quarter.

Hindi News by Dainik Bhaskar maintained a relatively stable download rate, with a peak of nearly 3K in early November. Active users increased from 3.2K to around 6.2K by mid-November before stabilizing.

Dailyhunt - News & Magazines exhibited a gradual increase in active users, climbing from 8.6K in October to over 13K by the end of December. Downloads spiked to 1.7K in early November, indicating a growing interest.

Finally, Koora Live - Live Score, although not showing revenue figures, had a notable surge in downloads in late December, reaching 926, suggesting heightened engagement during that period.

These insights provide a glimpse into the app market dynamics in the UAE for Q4 2025. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.