Top 5 iOS News Apps Performance in Netherlands Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top five news applications on the iOS platform in the Netherlands demonstrated varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. This analysis, based on data from Sensor Tower, provides insights into these trends.

X from X Corp. saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $25.7K in early December. Weekly downloads fluctuated, with a notable rise to 6.2K at the end of October and a resurgence to 5.3K in the final week of December. Active users showed resilience, ending the quarter with a robust 487K.

AD - Nieuws, Sport & Regio by DPG Media Services had consistent weekly revenue, maintaining around $12K-$14K. Downloads spiked to 2.7K in mid-October, while active users increased steadily, reaching 219K by the end of December.

de Volkskrant - Nieuws also from DPG Media Services, experienced stable revenue around $6K-$7K, with a peak of $7.8K in late November. Downloads surged to 11.2K mid-October, while active users grew to over 102K by year-end.

The NYTimes: US and Global News app showed varied weekly revenue, closing the quarter at $6.8K. Downloads remained modest, peaking at 506 in mid-December, while active users increased to over 34K by late December.

Lastly, The Guardian - US & World News saw a revenue increase, reaching $11.1K by the end of December. Downloads were stable, with a slight rise to 144 in late December, and active users steadily increased to 4.7K.

For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.