AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 News Apps on iOS in UAE: Q4 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 news apps on iOS in the UAE during Q4 2025, including downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top news applications on the iOS platform in the United Arab Emirates showcased varying performance trends. Here's a detailed look at how each app fared in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.
X saw a dynamic quarter with revenue peaking at approximately $43.8K in the final week of December. Weekly downloads reached 7.7K during the same period, while active users fluctuated around 555K, ending the quarter on a positive note.
Bloomberg: Business News Daily experienced a steady revenue trend, peaking at $12.8K in early December. Downloads remained modest, with a high of 318 in mid-October. Active users hovered around 1.2K, showing slight fluctuations throughout the quarter.
The Economist - News, Podcasts displayed a robust revenue increase, hitting a high of $7.9K in mid-November. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a peak of 414 in late October. The number of active users showed consistency, ending the quarter at approximately 1.3K.
Financial Times: Business News maintained a steady revenue stream, peaking at $5.7K at the start of the quarter. Downloads reached a high of 183 in late September, while active users remained around 1.2K.
The Wall Street Journal. News showed a revenue peak of $1.5K in late September. Download numbers were modest, with a maximum of 160 in late November. Active users remained stable, closing the quarter at approximately 659.
These insights are derived from Sensor Tower data, providing a comprehensive overview of the app market in the UAE. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
