Top 5 iOS News Apps Performance in the Middle East Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top five news applications on the iOS platform in the Middle East showed varied performance trends. Here's a detailed look at their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics, according to Sensor Tower data.

X from X Corp. saw its weekly revenue fluctuate, starting at approximately $146K and peaking at $208K by the end of December. Weekly downloads varied, with a notable increase mid-December reaching 59K. Active users consistently rose, ending the quarter with nearly 6.9M.

Reddit experienced minor revenue fluctuations, ranging from $244 to $510 weekly. Downloads showed a gradual increase, peaking at 5K in the last week. Active users steadily grew, starting at 171K and reaching 192K by the quarter's end.

ForReal – Celebs Gossip, launched by Israel Today Newspaper Ltd, saw varying download numbers. The app peaked at 14.2K downloads in late October before seeing a decline, ending the quarter at 1.7K.

وظائف - أي وظيفة had modest revenue, fluctuating between $45 and $103. Downloads increased towards the end of the quarter, reaching 7.1K. Active users showed some fluctuation, starting at 91K and decreasing to 79K by December's end.

Substack exhibited minimal revenue, with a brief peak at $176 in early November. Downloads and active users increased gradually, with downloads reaching 2.5K and active users climbing to 47K by the end of December.

These insights from Sensor Tower demonstrate the dynamic nature of app performance in the news category across the Middle East. For more in-depth analysis, visit Sensor Tower's website.