AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top News Apps in Brazil on iOS: Q4 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 news apps on iOS in Brazil during Q4 2025, including downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top five news applications on the iOS platform in Brazil showed varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, offers insights into their performances.
X from X Corp. experienced a peak in weekly revenue of approximately $24.9K in late December. Weekly downloads reached a high of 73.9K at the end of October, while active users fluctuated, peaking at around 2.8M in late December.
Valor Econômico - Exclusivo, published by Editora Globo, saw its weekly revenue rise to a maximum of $11.6K mid-October. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, averaging around 200.
The Economist - News, Podcasts showed a notable increase in revenue, reaching $7.2K in mid-November. Downloads peaked at 527 in late November, while active users gradually increased, ending the quarter at 1.9K.
O Globo also published by Editora Globo, experienced a consistent revenue stream, peaking at $3.4K in early December. Downloads varied slightly, with a peak of 315 in the final week of December, while active users remained steady, averaging around 11K.
Folha de S.Paulo from Empresa Folha da Manhã S.A. saw a peak in weekly revenue of $3K in early October. Downloads reached 471 at the end of December, with active users maintaining a steady presence, peaking at 31K in late September.
These metrics highlight the dynamic nature of user engagement and revenue generation for news apps in Brazil. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
