Top 5 News Apps Performance on iOS in Belgium, Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news applications on the iOS platform in Belgium showcased varying trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlights notable shifts in user engagement and monetization.

HLN, published by DPG Media, experienced consistent weekly revenue, averaging around $24K, with a peak of $26.7K in mid-October. Downloads initially spiked to 4.6K in the week of October 13, followed by a gradual decline, stabilizing around 900 by the end of December. Active users fluctuated, starting at 224K and closing the quarter at approximately 234K.

Le Soir – Actu et info from Rossel & Cie saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, reaching $11.3K in December. Downloads remained steady, averaging around 270 downloads per week. Active users grew from 13.2K to a peak of 16.3K mid-quarter, before declining to 14.7K.

X reported stable weekly revenue, peaking at $10K in early December. Weekly downloads were consistent, ranging between 2.5K and 3.3K. Active users started at 285K, increased to over 323K by late December, indicating strong user engagement.

Le Monde, Live News maintained weekly revenue around $6.5K to $7.5K, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter. Downloads were modest, averaging 160 per week, while active users saw a decrease from 6.1K to 6.0K.

The Economist - News, Podcasts achieved a steady revenue flow, peaking at $8.3K in late November. Downloads were consistent at about 150 weekly, while active users remained stable around 460.

For more detailed insights and in-depth analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform to explore the comprehensive data on these applications.