AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 iOS News Apps in Italy: Q4 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 news apps on iOS in Italy during Q4 2025, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top 5 news applications on the iOS platform in Italy showcased varied performance trends. According to data from Sensor Tower, these apps demonstrated distinct patterns in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement.
X from X Corp. saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $16.1K in late November. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at around 10.7K in the final week of December, while active users hovered consistently around 1.1M throughout the quarter.
Reddit experienced a modest revenue peak of $309 in late October. The app maintained a steady download rate, rising to about 5.6K in the last week of December. Active users increased to approximately 369K by the end of the year.
Substack exhibited low revenue figures, with a peak of $115 in early November. Downloads showed a slight upward trend, reaching 4.6K at the quarter's end, while active users climbed to 61.7K by December.
Webboh recorded a brief surge in downloads, peaking at 9.9K mid-December, though revenue remained minimal.
la Repubblica - news online from GEDI Gruppo Editoriale S.p.A. maintained a strong revenue stream, peaking at $43.6K in late September. Downloads were relatively low, with a slight increase to 462 in late December. Active users showed a gradual rise to 35.9K by quarter’s end.
These insights, powered by Sensor Tower data, provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape among leading news apps on iOS in Italy. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.
