AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 News Apps on iOS in Europe: Q4 2025 Performance
Explore the performance of the top 5 news apps on iOS in Europe during Q4 2025, highlighting trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top news applications on the iOS platform in Europe exhibited diverse performance trends, according to data from Sensor Tower. Here's a closer look at the weekly metrics for these leading apps.
X from X Corp. saw its weekly revenue fluctuate, with a peak of $580K in late November. Downloads varied throughout the quarter, hitting a high of 223K in the last week of December. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 22M, with a notable dip to 21.3M mid-December.
Reddit experienced consistent weekly revenue, peaking at $7.7K in late December. Downloads increased significantly towards the end of the quarter, reaching 107K. The app maintained a strong user base, with active users growing to 7.4M by the end of December.
Substack had modest revenue, with a notable increase to $1.7K in the final week. Downloads showed a steady rise, culminating at 57K in late December. Active users increased steadily, finishing the quarter at 865K.
Повітряна тривога did not generate revenue but saw variable download numbers, peaking at 18K in mid-November. Active users fluctuated, reaching 2.1M in late November before dropping to 1.5M by the end of December.
Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network maintained a steady download rate, with a peak of 10K in early November. Active users showed slight variations, ending the quarter at approximately 871K.
These insights showcase the dynamic nature of news app engagement in Europe, offering a glimpse into user preferences and market trends. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.