AI Insights · Timothy · April 2026
Top Auto Apps on Android in New Zealand: Q1 2026 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 auto apps on Android in New Zealand during Q1 2026, highlighting downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the first quarter of 2026, the performance of the top auto applications on the Android platform in New Zealand showed varied trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed look at each app's performance based on data from Sensor Tower.
Driving Test Routes, published by Route-Led Group Limited, saw a fluctuating trend in weekly revenue, peaking at around $280 in mid-January. Downloads initially increased, reaching 620 in late January, before declining to 205 by the end of March. Active users mirrored this trend, starting at 494 and ending at 397.
NZ Driving Theory Test by Leandro Palmieri experienced a steady revenue increase, culminating at approximately $240 in the last week of March. However, downloads dwindled significantly from 33 at the start of January to 14 by the end of March.
Gaspy - Fuel Prices, developed by Hwem, showed a remarkable surge in downloads, skyrocketing from 1.4K in early January to an impressive 13.2K by the end of March. This increase was reflected in the active users, which grew from 74.6K to 162.5K over the quarter. Revenue also saw a gradual increase, reaching $207 by the end of March.
Road Code Driving Test NZ 2026 from Quiz Revo maintained a consistent revenue flow with a notable spike to $238 in late March. Downloads remained stable throughout the quarter, fluctuating between 154 and 340.
A Better Routeplanner (ABRP) by Rivian, LLC. experienced a gradual increase in both downloads and active users, with downloads rising from 30 in January to 111 by the end of March. Active users increased from 311 to 415 over the same period, with revenue peaking at $209 in late March.
These insights highlight the dynamic nature of app performance in the auto category, with each app showing unique trends in user engagement and monetization strategies. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.
