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Top 5 iOS News Apps in Latin America Q4 2025

Explore the performance of the top 5 news apps on iOS in Latin America during Q4 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower on downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 iOS News Apps in Latin America Q4 2025

In the final quarter of 2025, the top five news applications on iOS in Latin America demonstrated varied performance across key metrics such as downloads, revenue, and active users. Let's delve into the specifics of each app's performance.

X saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $89.4K by the end of December. Downloads showed a significant rise, with a remarkable surge to 172K in the final week. The app maintained a robust user base, peaking at around 12.4M active users by the quarter's end.

The Economist - News, Podcasts experienced a steady increase in revenue, reaching about $19.3K in late November. Weekly downloads fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter with approximately 1.6K. Active users increased to around 6.7K in the weeks leading to December.

REFORMA displayed a stable revenue trend, with a peak of $10.9K in mid-November. Downloads remained low, peaking at 159 in the last week of December.

EL NORTE showed a gradual revenue increase, reaching $10.5K in early November. Downloads remained consistent, ending the quarter with 106.

SkyAlert: Alerta Sísmica experienced fluctuations in revenue, peaking at $21.3K in mid-October. Downloads were generally low, but there was a substantial spike to 10.7K in the final week. Active users saw a dramatic increase to 86.5K by the end of December.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, reveal the dynamic landscape of news applications in Latin America on the iOS platform. For further details and comprehensive insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026