Top 5 News Apps in Russia: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top five news applications in Russia demonstrated varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed look at each app's journey through the quarter.

Ведомости — vedomosti from Business News Media saw a significant boost in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $1.2K in mid-December. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight increase to 90 in the last week of December. Active users fluctuated, reaching a low of 195 in late December before climbing back to 218 by the end of the quarter.

The Economist - News, Podcasts experienced a notable revenue increase, peaking at $841 in early October. Weekly downloads were highest in early November at 141, while active users showed a minor dip towards the end of the quarter, settling at 593.

Medium: Read & Write Stories maintained a consistent revenue stream, with a high of $623 in late November. Downloads spiked to 651 in early November before tapering off. Active users saw a significant drop from 1.6K in late September to 461 by the end of December.

The Wall Street Journal. News experienced fluctuations in revenue, peaking at $526 in early October. Downloads remained low, with a peak of 73 in late November. Active users showed a declining trend, starting at 510 and ending at 267.

Financial Times: Business News saw a surge in revenue at the end of the quarter, reaching $706. Downloads were modest, peaking at 59 in early November. Active users slightly decreased over the quarter, from 275 to 253.

These insights are powered by Sensor Tower, providing a comprehensive view of the app landscape in Russia. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.