AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top News Apps on iOS in the US: Q4 2025 Performance
Explore the trends of top news apps on iOS in the US during Q4 2025, highlighting downloads, revenue, and active user metrics.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, several news applications on iOS in the United States demonstrated notable performance trends. Here's a closer look at the top five apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.
X from X Corp. saw a significant fluctuation in its weekly revenue, starting at approximately $1.25M and peaking at around $2.18M in early December. Downloads began the quarter at 308K and dipped to a low of 234K before climbing back up to 305K by the end of December. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 33M throughout the quarter.
Reddit experienced a consistent weekly revenue, averaging $31K to $35K. Downloads spiked to 139K in early November, with active users hovering around 18M, showcasing steady engagement.
Substack displayed varied weekly revenue, ranging from $10K to $17K. Downloads reached a high of 134K at the end of December, while active users increased from 6.3M to 6.5M over the quarter.
CrimeRadar Dispatch Audio maintained a steady download rate, peaking at 70K in late November. Active users showed remarkable growth, starting at 51K and increasing to 284K by the end of 2025.
Nextdoor: Neighborhood Network experienced a decline in downloads, from 95K to 47K early in the quarter, but recovered to 47K by the end. Active users fluctuated, with a notable increase to 5.7M in early December.
These insights highlight the diverse performance of news apps on iOS in the US, with varying trends in downloads, revenue, and user engagement. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.
