Top 5 News Apps Performance in South Africa Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top news applications in South Africa showcased varied performance metrics on a unified platform, combining both iOS and Android data. According to Sensor Tower, here are the key insights into the performance trends of these apps.

X from X Corp. experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $20K in late November. Weekly downloads fluctuated, starting at 32K and ending at about 27K. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 2.7M throughout the quarter.

Substack saw modest weekly revenue, with figures generally below $250. Downloads showed an upward trend, peaking at 2.8K in mid-November. Active users hovered around 30K, with minor fluctuations.

Reddit maintained consistent weekly revenue, reaching approximately $640 by the end of December. Downloads showed a peak of 7K in the last week. Active users were steady, with a slight increase to 207K by the quarter's end.

News24: Trusted News. First achieved the highest weekly revenue among the apps, with a peak of $23K in late October. Downloads remained stable, averaging around 650. Active users decreased slightly over the quarter, ending at about 80K.

Only on Netflix had no revenue during this period. Downloads were modest, with a notable dip to 97 in the last week. Active users increased gradually, reaching 2.4K by the end of December.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of app performance in South Africa's news sector during Q4 2025. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.