AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 News Apps on iOS in Ireland: Q4 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 news apps on iOS in Ireland for Q4 2025, based on Sensor Tower data.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news apps on the iOS platform in Ireland showcased diverse trends, as reported by Sensor Tower.
The app X from X Corp. demonstrated a fluctuating pattern in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $6.8K and peaking at $7.7K by the end of December. Downloads experienced a dip mid-quarter but rebounded to around 2.2K in the final week. Weekly active users showed a stable presence, ranging from 220K to 234K.
Reddit had a modest revenue increase, culminating in $356 in the last week of December. Downloads varied, with a notable rise to 1.5K in the final week. Active users ranged from 83K to 91K, peaking towards the end.
Substack saw consistent downloads, ending the quarter at 1.2K. Revenue was modest, with a peak of $137 early in the quarter. Active users steadily increased, reaching 22K by the end.
RTÉ News maintained a consistent download rate, fluctuating between 287 and 844. Active users saw a slight decline from 93K to 81K over the quarter.
Lastly, BBC: World News & Stories exhibited a decrease in downloads, starting at 426 and ending at 320. However, active users increased steadily, reaching 15K by the quarter's end.
For further insights and detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.
