Top 5 News Apps on iOS in Australia, Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top news applications on the iOS platform in Australia demonstrated varied performance trends, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Australian Financial Review saw its weekly revenue peak at approximately $59.8K in early December, with a slight decline towards the end of the month. Downloads showed a notable increase mid-November with 1.1K downloads, while active users grew steadily, reaching about 12.9K by the end of December.

X experienced a significant increase in weekly downloads, peaking at 20.8K in early December. Revenue also saw a boost with a high of $50.2K in late November. Weekly active users remained robust, hovering around 1.3M throughout the quarter.

The Guardian - US & World News showcased a strong upward trend in revenue, reaching nearly $59K at the close of December. Downloads saw a gradual increase, culminating in 1K downloads in the last week of the year. Active users also grew, peaking at approximately 91K mid-December.

The Sydney Morning Herald maintained a steady revenue stream, with a high of $34.6K in early December. Downloads were modest, peaking at 664 in mid-December, while active users fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter with around 10.6K.

The Australian experienced a revenue jump early in the quarter, reaching $40.8K in mid-November. Downloads spiked at 1.9K in mid-November, with active users decreasing slightly throughout the quarter, closing at approximately 15.2K.

For more detailed insights and analysis, visit Sensor Tower.