AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 News Apps on iOS in Sweden: Q4 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top news apps in Sweden on iOS during Q4 2025, including downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top news applications on the iOS platform in Sweden demonstrated varied performance trends, as highlighted by Sensor Tower data. Here, we explore the weekly downloads, revenue, and active users for these leading apps.
SOS Alarm 112 saw an interesting trend in downloads, starting with 5K downloads in early October and experiencing fluctuations, peaking at 8.5K by the end of December. Active users began at 184.6K, dipping mid-quarter, but surged to 376K in the final week.
Sveriges Radio maintained a steady download rate, with significant growth in early December, reaching 6K. Active users started at 301.8K and peaked at 347.9K in early December, before a slight decline to 288.9K.
For X, weekly revenue was robust, peaking at $15.7K in late November. Downloads remained stable, with a slight increase to 3.5K in the last week of December. Active users consistently hovered around 270K to 300K, ending the quarter at 302.3K.
Reddit experienced modest revenue, peaking at $457 in the final week. Downloads showed an upward trend, reaching 2.1K by the end of the quarter. The active user base remained relatively stable, starting at 165.6K and closing at 169.1K.
Lastly, Substack displayed a gradual increase in active users, ending December with 21.9K. Downloads were consistent, concluding the quarter with 1.7K. Revenue, although minimal, showed fluctuations, with a high of $39 in late December.
For further insights and detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.
