Top 5 News Apps Performance in Ecuador - Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, Ecuador's news app landscape presented intriguing trends across the top five applications on a unified platform, combining data from both iOS and Android. Here's a closer look at how each app performed, based on Sensor Tower data.

X witnessed a dynamic quarter with weekly downloads peaking at 18.9K in late December. Revenue showed a notable increase, reaching approximately $3K by the last week of the quarter. Active users fluctuated, peaking at about 1.7M in the same period.

NYTimes: US and Global News experienced a steady rise in active users, reaching 321 by the end of December. Downloads climbed to 127 in the week of December 22, while revenue peaked mid-quarter at $253.

The Economist - News, Podcasts showed a sharp revenue increase to $325 at the end of November, despite fluctuating download numbers, which stayed relatively low throughout the quarter.

PressReader: News & Magazines maintained consistent active user numbers, with a peak of 218 in early December. Revenue and downloads remained stable, without significant spikes.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily showed a gradual increase in revenue, ending the quarter at $234. Downloads and active users displayed moderate fluctuations, with a noticeable peak in active users at 763 in late November.

For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower. These metrics highlight the varying strategies and user engagement levels of each app in Ecuador's competitive news app market.