Top 5 iOS News Apps in Russia Q4 2025: Performance Overview

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top five news applications on the iOS platform in Russia showcased diverse performance trends. Data from Sensor Tower reveals intriguing insights into their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics.

Ведомости — vedomosti, published by Business News Media, demonstrated a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $1.2K in mid-December. Weekly downloads fluctuated slightly, with a peak of 65 in mid-October. Active users experienced a dip early in the quarter, stabilizing around 218 by the end of December.

The Economist - News, Podcasts saw a consistent revenue stream, reaching a high of $841 in early October. Downloads peaked at 111 in early November, while active users maintained relative stability, ending the quarter at 449.

Medium: Read & Write Stories experienced a steady revenue trend, with a peak of $623 in late November. Downloads showed significant variability, spiking to 390 in early November. Active users saw a decline, starting at 614 and concluding at 188.

The Wall Street Journal. News had a moderate revenue increase, peaking at $526 in early October. Downloads remained low but consistent, with a slight rise to 47 in mid-November. Active users showed variability, with a peak of 439 at the start of the quarter, decreasing to 200 by the end.

Lastly, Financial Times: Business News displayed a fluctuating revenue pattern, reaching $706 in late December. Downloads remained low, peaking at 38 in early November. Active users showed a slight decrease, ending the quarter at 158.

For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.