AI Insights · Timothy · December 2025
Top 5 iOS News Apps in Costa Rica: Q4 2025 Performance
Explore the Q4 2025 performance of the top 5 iOS news apps in Costa Rica, highlighting trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news applications on the iOS platform in Costa Rica displayed varying trends, as reported by Sensor Tower.
X saw a significant rise in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $2.9K in late October, with a general upward trend throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads experienced a notable surge, reaching around 1.9K by the end of December. Active users fluctuated, with a peak of about 90K in mid-November before ending the quarter just above 81K.
La Nación Costa Rica maintained consistent weekly revenue, closing the quarter at nearly $500. Download numbers remained steady, with a slight increase to 123 in mid-December.
The Economist - News, Podcasts experienced a fluctuating revenue stream, with a high of $493 in late October. Downloads were minimal, but active users peaked at 143 in mid-November, showing some engagement despite low download numbers.
NYTimes: US and Global News had a stable revenue flow, with a slight boost to $379 in early October. Downloads increased towards the end of the quarter, reaching 81, while active users grew to 200 by December's end.
The Wall Street Journal. News recorded modest revenue, with a peak of $197 in mid-October. Downloads were low but showed a spike to 38 in the final week of December, alongside a rise in active users to 49.
For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.
