Top 5 News Apps on iOS in New Zealand Q4 2021

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the top news apps on the iOS platform in New Zealand showcased a range of performance trends. Here’s a closer look at the weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics for the top five news apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

X from X Corp. exhibited a steady rise in weekly downloads, starting at approximately 2.4K in late September and peaking at 2.8K by the end of December. Weekly revenue saw significant fluctuations, with notable peaks around mid-November, reaching around $142, and early December, hitting $106. Active users also showed a stable trend, maintaining figures around 230K to 240K throughout the quarter.

Reddit displayed consistent weekly downloads, ranging from 2.2K to 2.8K, with a noticeable peak in the last week of October. Revenue trends for Reddit were relatively stable, with weekly figures hovering between $77 and $171, peaking in the final weeks of December. Active users fluctuated slightly, starting at approximately 72K and ending the quarter at around 71K.

Stuff.co.nz had a modest performance in terms of downloads, with weekly figures ranging from 540 to 889. Active users for the app remained fairly consistent, averaging around 24K to 25K throughout the quarter.

NZ Herald News experienced a gradual increase in weekly revenue, starting at $9.1K in early October and peaking at $17.9K by the end of December. The app’s downloads varied, reaching a peak of 1.1K in mid-October and stabilizing around 500 to 600 in December. Active users remained steady, averaging around 6.7K to 7.1K.

1NEWS showed lower download numbers compared to the other apps, with weekly figures fluctuating between 257 and 490. There were no revenue figures reported for this app, and active user data was not available.

For more detailed insights and analytics, visit Sensor Tower.