AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 News Apps in Costa Rica: Q4 2025 Performance Review
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 news apps in Costa Rica during Q4 2025, highlighting downloads, revenue, and active user metrics.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top 5 news apps in Costa Rica showcased varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, as analyzed by Sensor Tower.
X from X Corp. saw a notable peak in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $3.2K in late October. Downloads fluctuated, with a significant rise to around 4.8K by the end of December. Active users experienced a decline, beginning at roughly 292K and ending at 267K.
La Nación Costa Rica maintained a steady revenue flow, averaging around $1K weekly, with a spike in late November. Downloads were consistent, averaging just over 100 per week.
The Economist - News, Podcasts showed an upward trend in revenue, peaking at approximately $543 in late December. Although downloads remained low, active users increased slightly, ending the quarter at 150.
NYTimes: US and Global News experienced fluctuating revenue, with a notable peak of $424 in late October. Downloads and active users both rose towards the end of the quarter, with a peak in downloads of 108 and active users reaching 265.
The Wall Street Journal. News had modest revenue, with a peak of $223 in late October. Downloads were generally low but showed a surge to 47 in the final week of December. Active users remained relatively stable, closing the quarter at 88.
These insights provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape for news apps in Costa Rica, with more detailed analytics available through Sensor Tower.
