Top 5 News Apps on iOS in Nigeria: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news applications on iOS in Nigeria showcased diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. According to data from Sensor Tower, these five apps demonstrated unique patterns throughout the quarter.

X from X Corp. saw a noteworthy increase in weekly revenue, peaking at about $10.3K in the final week of December. Weekly downloads showed a significant rise at the beginning of December, reaching approximately 34K, while active users remained fairly stable, hovering around 2.2M by the end of the quarter.

Reddit maintained a steady stream of downloads, with figures slightly increasing to around 2.3K in late December. Active users showed a gradual upward trend, culminating in approximately 59K by the quarter's end. Despite minor fluctuations, the app's revenue remained relatively low, peaking at $36 in October.

Substack experienced a steady growth in downloads, particularly in December where numbers reached 3.4K. Active users followed a similar trajectory, increasing to about 21.8K by the end of December. Revenue showed minimal increases, peaking at $9 in early December.

Quora saw a consistent download rate, averaging around 900 weekly downloads. Active users increased over the quarter, reaching approximately 27K by late December, although revenue remained at zero throughout the period.

Lastly, Clubhouse presented varied download figures, with a notable peak of 1K downloads in late December. Active users slightly declined to 6.2K towards the end of the quarter, while revenue showed sporadic increases, peaking at $97 in early November.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic performance of news apps in Nigeria. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.