Top 5 iOS News Apps in Germany: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news applications on iOS in Germany showcased interesting trends. Here's a detailed look at the top 5 apps based on data from Sensor Tower.

X from X Corp. experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $76.5K during the week of November 24. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a significant spike to approximately 23.8K in the last week of December. Active users fluctuated slightly but ended the quarter strong at over 2.1M.

Reddit saw a steady flow of downloads throughout the quarter, culminating in a peak of about 15.6K in the final week. Revenue remained modest, hovering around $1K weekly. The app maintained a consistent user base, closing the quarter with approximately 1.5M active users.

tagesschau - Nachrichten had a consistent presence with downloads reaching around 7.7K by the end of December. Although there was no revenue reported, the app's active users showed a slight decline, ending with about 1.27M.

Substack demonstrated growth in downloads, peaking at 5.6K in late December. Revenue was minimal, but active users remained robust, reaching around 67K by the quarter's end.

DIE ZEIT – Nachrichten reported a steady increase in revenue, peaking at approximately $80.1K in the week of December 22. Downloads varied, with a high of about 3.3K in the last week of December. The app's active users increased steadily, ending the quarter at nearly 390K.

These insights provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape among news apps in Germany. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.