Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in New Zealand Q4 2021

Throughout Q4 2021, the top 5 communication apps on the Android platform in New Zealand demonstrated distinct patterns in downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Here’s a closer look at how each app performed based on data from Sensor Tower.

Messenger saw steady weekly revenue, peaking at around $1K in early November. Downloads fluctuated, with a notable increase to 7.7K in mid-November and a peak of 7.4K in the week leading up to Christmas. Active users dipped slightly from 1.9M in late September to 1.8M by the end of December.

WhatsApp Messenger had consistent weekly downloads, ranging from 2.9K to 4K throughout the quarter. Active users showed a positive trend, growing from 853K in late September to 924K by mid-December, before slightly declining to 880K at the end of the year.

Telegram experienced a varied download trend, peaking at 4.2K in mid-October and dropping to 1.3K by the end of December. Active users saw a mild increase from 44.3K in late September to 49.3K by the end of November, before settling at 44.3K at the year’s end.

Snapchat had stable weekly downloads, with a significant rise to 3.7K in the week before Christmas. Despite fluctuating slightly, active users remained robust, increasing from 494K in late September to 526K by mid-December and ending the year at 500K.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out showed consistent weekly revenue, peaking at around $3.2K in mid-December. Downloads were steady, with a peak of 2.9K in the week before Christmas. Active users also fluctuated, peaking at 218K in late November before settling at 198K by the end of December.

These insights provide a snapshot of the performance of the top communication apps on Android in New Zealand during Q4 2021. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.