In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news applications on iOS in Australia showcased interesting trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

Reddit experienced fluctuations in its weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $2.5K in late July. Downloads hovered around 9K to 10K weekly, with a slight dip in early September. Active users remained robust, maintaining over 800K throughout the quarter.

X saw a significant revenue peak in mid-July at about $41K, followed by a decline toward the end of the quarter. Downloads surged in early September, reaching over 16K, while active users increased to nearly 1.2M by the end of September.

Substack maintained a steady revenue stream, with minor fluctuations around the $100 range. Downloads varied between 4K and 5K, and active users showed a growth trend, ending the quarter with approximately 98K.

7NEWS Australia reported consistent download numbers, ranging from 1.5K to 2.7K weekly. Active users increased steadily, reaching over 42K by the end of September.

news.com.au demonstrated a steady increase in downloads, peaking at 2.8K in mid-September. Active users showed a gradual rise, peaking at 9.1K in late August before a slight decline.

These insights, provided by Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic nature of the news app market in Australia. For a deeper dive into these trends, further data is available through Sensor Tower's platform.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025

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