Top 5 News Apps Performance in Germany Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top five news applications in Germany on the unified platform showcased distinct trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a look at how each app fared based on data from Sensor Tower.

DER SPIEGEL - Nachrichten maintained a steady weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $155.6K at the end of September and fluctuating around $150K throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads ranged from 2.3K to 3.3K, with a notable increase mid-November. Active users showed resilience, ending the quarter with nearly 1M.

BILD News - Live Nachrichten experienced a peak in downloads in mid-October with about 30.7K, while weekly revenue showed a significant spike to $187K in mid-November. Active users increased towards the end of the quarter, reaching approximately 878K.

SZ Nachrichten saw a gradual increase in revenue, culminating at $88.3K in the final week of December. Downloads remained consistent, with a slight rise towards the end of the quarter. Active users fluctuated, finishing the quarter at around 335K.

For DIE ZEIT – Nachrichten, revenue peaked at $80.8K in late December, while downloads showed a steady climb, reaching over 5.2K in the same period. Active users consistently rose, ending the quarter with approximately 626K.

Finally, F.A.Z. - Nachrichten maintained a stable revenue, with a peak of $64.2K in late November. Downloads saw minor fluctuations, hovering around 2.7K towards the end of the quarter, while active users saw a decrease, closing the quarter at about 145K.

These insights provide a comprehensive overview of the news app market in Germany during Q4 2025. For more detailed data and trends, visit Sensor Tower.