Top 5 News and Magazines Apps on Android in New Zealand Q3 2021

In the third quarter of 2021, the top News and Magazines apps on the Android platform in New Zealand showed varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides a detailed look at the trends for 1NEWS, NZ Herald News, Stuff.co.nz, RNZ, and Apps 4 Chromecast & Android TV.

1NEWS saw a significant rise in weekly downloads, especially in mid-August, peaking at around 2.4K. The highest weekly downloads were recorded in the week of August 16. The app maintained a stable presence with weekly downloads ranging from 98 to 2.4K throughout the quarter.

NZ Herald News experienced consistent weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $3.8K in mid-September. Weekly downloads also showed a notable increase, particularly in the week of August 16, reaching about 2K. The app’s weekly downloads varied between 382 and 1.9K during the quarter.

Stuff.co.nz maintained a strong user base with weekly active users peaking at around 33.5K in mid-August. The app’s weekly downloads peaked at approximately 1.7K in the same week. Throughout the quarter, active users ranged from 22K to 33.5K, while weekly downloads fluctuated between 400 and 1.7K.

RNZ showed a significant spike in weekly downloads in mid-August, reaching around 1.1K. The app’s weekly downloads for the rest of the quarter ranged from 121 to 1.1K, indicating a steady interest among users.

Apps 4 Chromecast & Android TV had a moderate but consistent performance. Weekly downloads peaked at 367 in mid-August, while weekly active users reached a high of 105 in the same period. The app’s downloads ranged from 169 to 367, and active users varied from 64 to 105 throughout the quarter.

These insights, derived from Sensor Tower data, highlight the dynamic trends in the News and Magazines category on the Android platform in New Zealand for Q3 2021. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.