Top News and Magazine Apps in Saudi Arabia: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top news and magazine applications in Saudi Arabia showed varied performance on the unified platform, combining both iOS and Android data. Here’s a closer look at how these apps fared in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

X from X Corp. demonstrated a dynamic performance with weekly revenue peaking at approximately $150K by the end of December. Downloads fluctuated throughout the quarter, with a notable peak of 92.6K in mid-December, while active users remained robust, ending the quarter at about 11.9M.

Le Monde, Live News saw a steady revenue flow, with a noticeable increase to $440 in the week before Christmas. Despite lower download numbers, peaking at 17 in the last week of December, the app maintained a consistent user base of around 450.

NYTimes: US and Global News recorded a revenue high of $551 in the final week of the quarter. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight rise to 106 in the last week, while active users hovered around 370 throughout the period.

Bloomberg: Finance Market News showed revenue fluctuations, reaching a peak of $1.9K in mid-November. Downloads increased to 449 in early December, and active users climbed steadily, peaking at 1.8K at the start of December.

The Guardian - US & World News experienced a rise in weekly revenue, culminating at $296 by the end of December. Downloads saw an upward trend, reaching 75, while active users increased slightly, ending the quarter at 293.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, where more detailed analytics and trends can be explored further.