Top News Apps on iOS in South America: Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top news applications on the iOS platform in South America showcased varying performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users, as reported by Sensor Tower.

X experienced a significant peak in weekly downloads, reaching approximately 114K by the end of December. The app's weekly revenue saw a notable increase, hitting around $48.6K in the final week. It maintained a high level of weekly active users, finishing the quarter with nearly 6.7M.

The Economist - News, Podcasts showed a steady growth in weekly revenue, peaking at about $14K in mid-November. Weekly downloads were modest, with a slight increase to 1K in late December, while active users gradually rose to around 4.3K by the quarter's end.

Valor Econômico - Exclusivo had a fluctuating revenue trend, with a high of $11.6K in mid-October. Its download numbers remained low, with a slight peak in mid-December at approximately 222.

NYTimes: US and Global News showed a gradual increase in weekly revenue, reaching $3.8K by the end of the year. Downloads peaked at just over 1K in the final week, and active users increased steadily, ending at 9.3K.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily displayed a rise in active users, culminating in about 2.5K by the end of December. Revenue saw a slight peak of $3.7K in mid-October, while downloads remained relatively stable, with a small rise to 343 in the last week.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic app market, with more detailed data available from Sensor Tower.