Top 5 News Apps on iOS in UAE: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of news applications on iOS in the United Arab Emirates showcased varied trends. According to data from Sensor Tower, several apps stood out in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users.

X from X Corp. experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $43.8K in the final week of December. Downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 7.7K in the last week of December. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 555K by the end of the quarter.

Reddit showed a consistent pattern in both downloads and active users. Weekly downloads reached around 2.2K, while active users grew steadily to approximately 66.5K by the end of December. Revenue remained low, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

Substack had modest download figures, peaking at 775 in the final week of December. Active users saw a gradual increase, reaching over 9.3K by the end of the quarter. Revenue was minimal, with slight variations during the period.

Quora maintained a steady download rate, peaking at 440 in late November. Active users saw some fluctuations but ended the quarter strong at approximately 10K. Revenue data was not available for this app.

Finally, نبض Nabd - اخبار العالم ، عاجل showed a significant increase in active users, rising from 8.8K to over 13K throughout the quarter. Downloads reached a peak of 386 in the last week of December, while revenue saw an upward trend, culminating in $520 in the final week.

These insights highlight the varying dynamics of news app usage in the UAE. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.