In the second quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news applications on iOS in Australia showed varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Here’s a closer look at the top five apps:

Reddit experienced fluctuations in its weekly revenue, peaking at $2.4K by the end of June. Downloads were steady, with a notable high of 16.9K in early April. The app maintained a strong base of active users, averaging around 800K throughout the quarter.

X saw a consistent revenue stream, with an early quarter peak of $44.4K. Weekly downloads started at 11.5K and saw a gradual decline, reaching 5.2K by the end of June. Active users hovered around 1.1M, showing periodic dips.

Substack displayed a stable revenue pattern, with a slight increase to $225 in mid-May. Downloads showed a gradual rise, reaching over 5K at the quarter's end. Active users fluctuated but ended the quarter on a high note at 89.4K.

7NEWS Australia maintained a steady download rate, averaging around 2.5K weekly, while active users increased slightly, finishing the quarter at 38.4K.

ABC News had a significant download surge in late April, reaching 4.5K, with active users peaking at 593K around the same time.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of app performance, offering a glimpse into user engagement and market trends in the Australian news app sector for Q2 2025. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: July 2025

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