Top 5 News Apps on iOS in New Zealand: Q2 2024 Performance

During Q2 2024, the top 5 news apps on iOS in New Zealand exhibited diverse performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a breakdown of their performance based on Sensor Tower data.

Reddit showed a steady trend in weekly downloads, starting at around 2.2K in early April and peaking at 2.3K in the final week of June. Revenue fluctuated, with a notable peak of approximately $146 in late April. Active users saw a slight decline from 87K to 95K through the quarter, reflecting consistent engagement.

X experienced varied weekly revenue, reaching as high as $2.4K in mid-June. Downloads were relatively stable, with a notable increase to nearly 2K in early June. The app maintained a robust active user base, fluctuating around the 250K mark, with slight dips and rises throughout the quarter.

NZ Herald News demonstrated strong revenue performance, consistently generating around $15K to $21K weekly. Downloads varied, with a peak of 675 in late April. Active users hovered around 5K, indicating steady user engagement.

Stuff.co.nz saw modest download numbers, with a peak of 606 in mid-May. Active users ranged between 13.5K and 16K, with minor fluctuations across the quarter. Despite zero revenue generation, the app maintained a consistent user base.

Substack exhibited stable weekly downloads, peaking at 489 in early June. Revenue was minimal, with occasional peaks reaching up to $26. The app's active user count increased from around 6.2K to over 7K by the end of June, reflecting growing user interest and engagement.

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