Top 5 iOS News Apps in New Zealand: Q3 2024 Performance

In Q3 2024, the top five iOS news apps in New Zealand showcased varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at each app's trends, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Reddit saw a gradual decrease in weekly revenue, beginning at around $96 and ending at $85. Downloads experienced a peak of 3.4K in late July, followed by a decline to approximately 2.1K by the end of September. The app maintained a healthy number of weekly active users, fluctuating between 95K and 103K throughout the quarter.

X exhibited a strong revenue performance with peaks reaching over $3K in August. Weekly downloads saw a slight decline, starting at around 1.7K and stabilizing at a similar figure by the end of the quarter. Active user numbers remained robust, hovering around 240K to 250K.

NZ Herald News experienced consistent revenue, with a notable increase in late September, reaching approximately $22K. Downloads remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 370 to 630. Active users showed a slight increase, ending the quarter at around 5K.

Stuff.co.nz did not generate revenue but maintained a steady download rate, with numbers ranging from 300 to 1.1K. The app's active user base was stable, ending the quarter at nearly 14.8K.

Substack had minimal revenue spikes, peaking at $26 in late July. Downloads were consistent, ranging from 380 to 520. Active users steadily increased throughout the quarter, reaching nearly 7.8K by the end of September.

These insights highlight the dynamic performance of news apps in New Zealand. For further details, Sensor Tower provides comprehensive analytics on app trends and performance.