Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in New Zealand Q3 2022

In the third quarter of 2022, the top 5 News and Magazines apps in New Zealand demonstrated varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides a detailed insight.

NZ Herald News experienced a steady weekly revenue stream fluctuating between approximately $3.8K and $5.2K. Notably, the highest revenue was recorded at the end of June with $5.2K. Weekly downloads, however, showed a more variable trend, peaking at 437 in mid-September, while seeing lows of around 189 towards the end of the quarter.

The Guardian - News & Sport had a consistent performance in terms of active users, maintaining numbers between 9.2K and 10.7K. The highest active user count was observed in early September with 10.7K. Weekly revenue for the app fluctuated between $2.5K and $3.8K, with peaks in late June at $3.8K and a dip in early August at $2.5K. Downloads showed a relatively stable trend, ranging from 229 to 349 per week.

BusinessDesk saw its weekly revenue peak at the end of August with $560 while the lowest was in mid-July at $158. Weekly downloads were more variable, with a high of 221 in early August and a low of 89 in early September.

The New York Times had a steady revenue stream that saw highs of $1.5K in late June and lows of $700 in mid-July. Weekly downloads peaked at 451 in mid-July and were lowest at 250 at the beginning of August. Active user numbers remained stable, fluctuating slightly between 5.3K and 6.1K throughout the quarter.

Lastly, Medium maintained a consistent active user base ranging from 1.5K to 1.6K. Revenue saw a notable peak of $619 at the end of June and a low of $315 in early August. Downloads were relatively stable, peaking at 262 in late July and dipping to 181 in early September.

For more detailed insights and further data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.