AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 News & Magazines Apps on Android in Ireland - Q4 2025
Explore the performance of Ireland's top news and magazine apps on Android in Q4 2025, featuring trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Ireland's top news and magazine applications on the Android platform showed varied performance trends. This analysis, based on data from Sensor Tower, highlights key metrics for the leading apps.
X from X Corp. experienced a notable rise in weekly revenue, peaking at around $7.6K in early December. Downloads fluctuated, with a high of 3.7K in October. Active users remained strong, consistently hovering around 200K, peaking at 229K mid-quarter.
Substack saw a stable increase in downloads, reaching up to 991 in the final week. Active users grew steadily, ending the quarter at approximately 22K.
Podcast Player showed modest revenue, with a peak of $20 by December. Downloads peaked at 528 in early November, while active users saw a decline, dropping to 1.2K by the quarter's end.
RTÉ News maintained a consistent user base, with active users peaking at 65.5K in mid-December. Downloads varied, reaching a high of 589 in October.
BBC: World News & Stories experienced steady active user growth, ending the quarter at 14.2K. Downloads remained stable, peaking at 473 in early October.
These insights offer a snapshot of the competitive landscape among news and magazine apps in Ireland. For a more comprehensive analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
