Top 5 iOS News Apps in Saudi Arabia: Q4 2025 Overview

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the X app by X Corp. saw a fluctuating performance in Saudi Arabia. Weekly revenue reached its peak at approximately $127K by the end of December, with a noticeable surge in active users, rising from 5.1M to 5.4M during the quarter. Downloads remained relatively stable, hovering around 27K, with a brief spike to 42K mid-December.

Radio thmanyah: Podcast, Books from Thmanyah, LLC experienced a varied revenue trend, peaking at $15.3K in early October. Downloads were mostly subdued, with a notable rise to 4.2K in mid-November. Active users exhibited a slight decline overall, ending the quarter at around 61.7K.

Argaam ON - أرقام أون demonstrated a modest revenue increase, reaching $12.4K in early December. Downloads showed an initial spike to 3.5K in October, followed by a gradual decrease towards the end of the quarter.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily maintained a steady revenue stream, peaking at $1.8K in mid-November. Downloads remained low, averaging around 90 per week, while active users slightly decreased from 551 to 497.

The The Economist - News, Podcasts app saw a revenue peak of $1.4K in early November. Downloads were minimal, with a peak of just 247 in mid-November. Active users increased during the quarter, reaching 605 by mid-November.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic nature of news app performance in Saudi Arabia. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.