AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top News Apps on iOS in Romania: Q4 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of leading news apps on iOS in Romania during the fourth quarter of 2025, highlighting downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news applications on the iOS platform in Romania showcased varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here, we delve into the specifics of each app's performance metrics.
X observed a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $5K in early December. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight uptick to around 3K by the end of the quarter. The app maintained a consistent base of active users, fluctuating around 190K throughout the period.
The Economist - News, Podcasts experienced a significant revenue surge, reaching $2.9K in late November. Downloads were stable, with a minor increase to 149 in the last week. Active user numbers showed a gradual rise, culminating in 622 by the end of December.
NYTimes: US and Global News had a substantial revenue increase, particularly in early December, peaking at $914. Downloads rose to 144 in the final week, while active users grew steadily, ending the quarter at 431.
Bloomberg: Business News Daily saw variable revenue, with a peak of $590 in October. Downloads were consistent, hovering around 70 weekly, and active users remained stable, closing the quarter at 328.
Financial Times: Business News faced fluctuating revenue, with a high of $469 in November. Weekly downloads were consistent, ranging from 105 to 215, while active users exhibited slight fluctuations, ending at 795.
These insights are derived from Sensor Tower's data, offering a detailed perspective on the Romanian market's iOS news app landscape in Q4 2025. For more in-depth analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
