Top 5 iOS News Apps Performance in Nigeria Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news applications on the iOS platform in Nigeria showcased diverse trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Here's a closer look at how these apps performed, based on data from Sensor Tower.

X from X Corp. demonstrated a steady increase in weekly revenue, culminating at around $10.3K by the end of December. Downloads fluctuated with a peak of approximately 34K in early December, while active users consistently hovered around 2.2M throughout the quarter.

The Economist - News, Podcasts experienced variable weekly revenue, peaking at $697 in early October. Downloads saw a moderate increase, reaching a high of 281 in mid-November. Active user numbers showed a slight rise, with a peak at 688 during the same period.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily had modest revenue fluctuations, with a peak of $237 at the start of the quarter. Downloads remained relatively stable, peaking at 188 in mid-October. Active user engagement saw minor variations, maintaining around 400 users weekly.

Medium: Read & Write Stories showed revenue growth towards the end of the quarter, reaching $242 in late December. Weekly downloads were consistent, averaging around 300, while active users saw minor fluctuations, ending the quarter with approximately 8.4K users.

NYTimes: US and Global News showed stable revenue, with a peak at $76 in early October. Downloads varied slightly, with a notable increase to 97 in mid-December. Active user numbers remained steady, ending the quarter with around 256 users.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.