Top 5 News and Magazines Apps on Android in New Zealand Q4 2021

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the top 5 News and Magazines apps on the Android platform in New Zealand demonstrated varied performance in terms of revenue, downloads, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at their trends, based on Sensor Tower data.

NZ Herald News from NZME experienced a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $4.7K in the final week of December. Weekly downloads showed a peak of 648 in late October and then saw a decline, hitting a low of 219 in early December.

The Guardian - News & Sport from Guardian News & Media Ltd had a consistent weekly revenue trend, peaking at around $999 in mid-November. Weekly downloads fluctuated, with a high of 79 in late October and a low of 17 in late November. Active user numbers remained relatively stable, closing the quarter at around 5.8K.

BusinessDesk from NZME Publishing Ltd showed a notable peak in weekly revenue of $615 in late November. However, weekly downloads were minimal throughout the quarter, with a peak of just 22 in late October.

Medium from A Medium Corporation saw its weekly revenue peak at $274 in early October. Weekly downloads had a peak of 146 at the end of September, tapering off to a low of 51 in late December. Active user numbers showed a slight decline from 831 to 773 over the quarter.

The New York Times from The New York Times Company experienced its highest weekly revenue of $257 in mid-October. Weekly downloads peaked at 120 in late September, with a notable dip to 42 in late November. Active user numbers fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter at around 2.1K.

For more detailed insights and data on app performance, visit Sensor Tower.