Top 5 News Apps Performance in UAE for Q3 2025

The third quarter of 2025 showcased intriguing trends among the top 5 news applications in the United Arab Emirates. Data from Sensor Tower reveals a dynamic landscape for these apps on a unified platform.

X saw fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at around $42.7K by the end of July. Downloads were robust, reaching a high of 22.5K in early September, while active users remained steady, averaging around 1.6M throughout the quarter.

Reddit experienced modest revenue, with a peak of $353 in late July. Weekly downloads were consistent, maintaining an average of 4K, and active users grew steadily, reaching 137K by mid-September.

Substack had minimal revenue but saw a slight increase in active users, peaking at 9.2K in late September. Downloads remained stable, with a slight increase to 758 in mid-September.

Radio thmanyah: Podcast, Books showed a significant revenue spike to $905 in early September, while downloads decreased from 932 to 192 by the end of the quarter. Active users peaked at 9.2K in mid-August.

Quora maintained a consistent download rate, averaging around 500 weekly. Active users saw a gradual decline, ending the quarter at approximately 13K.

These insights offer a glimpse into the shifting dynamics of news app consumption in the UAE. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.