AI Insights · Timothy · July 2022
Top 5 iOS News Apps in New Zealand - Q2 2022 Performance
Explore the performance of the top 5 news apps on iOS in New Zealand during Q2 2022, highlighting trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.
During the second quarter of 2022, the top 5 iOS news apps in New Zealand showcased varied performance trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Let's delve into the data from Sensor Tower to understand the dynamics of these apps.
NZ Herald News saw a significant rise in weekly revenue, starting at around $14.5K in early April and peaking at nearly $35.2K by the end of April. Weekly downloads fluctuated slightly but generally trended upward, reaching their highest at 524 in mid-June. The app maintained a relatively stable number of weekly active users, hovering around 5.7K to 6.1K throughout the quarter.
The Guardian - Live World News experienced consistent weekly revenue, with notable peaks of $3.5K in mid-April and $3.2K at the end of June. Weekly downloads, however, showed a declining trend, dropping from 413 in late March to 192 by the end of June. Active users fluctuated, with a peak of 4.6K in mid-May and a low of 3.7K in mid-June.
The New York Times had a varied revenue performance, with peaks at $1.4K in mid-April and mid-June. Downloads remained relatively stable, averaging around 300 per week, with slight fluctuations. The app's active users ranged from 3.5K to 3.9K, showing no significant changes throughout the quarter.
PressReader: News & Magazines showed a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $903 in early May and maintaining around $800 in the following weeks. Downloads were stable, with a slight peak of 403 in mid-May. Active users saw a gradual increase from 2.1K in late March to 2.5K in mid-May, before stabilizing around 2.2K by the end of June.
Finally, Bloomberg: Business News Daily exhibited significant revenue peaks, notably $1.2K in early May and late May. Weekly downloads were relatively low, peaking at 134 in late March and dropping to 107 by the end of June. Active users showed some fluctuations, with a notable increase from 861 in mid-June to 1.2K by the end of June.
These insights highlight the diverse performance trends among the top news apps in New Zealand. For a more detailed analysis and further insights, visit Sensor Tower.
