Top 5 iOS News Apps in New Zealand: Q2 2023 Performance Review

During the second quarter of 2023, the top 5 news applications on the iOS platform in New Zealand exhibited varied performance in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at how each app fared, based on data from Sensor Tower.

X from X Corp. showed a fluctuating trend in weekly revenue, peaking at around $2.1K in mid-April. Downloads were highest in early May, reaching approximately 4.3K, while active users hovered between 226K and 296K throughout the quarter.

Reddit experienced a notable spike in revenue in mid-April, with earnings hitting around $3.3K. Download numbers were highest in mid-June at about 5K. Active users remained relatively stable, ranging from 76K to 84K.

NZ Herald News from NZME Holdings Ltd maintained a consistent revenue stream, with weekly earnings generally between $16K and $22K. Downloads peaked at 728 in late June, and active users were steady, fluctuating around 5.4K to 5.6K.

Stuff.co.nz from Stuff Limited did not generate revenue but saw download peaks of 535 in early May and 510 in late June. Active users ranged from 16K to 18K, with slight fluctuations throughout the quarter.

1NEWS from Television New Zealand Ltd also did not report revenue. Downloads were highest in early May at 496, while active users data was not provided, making it difficult to gauge engagement levels.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower. For more detailed analysis and insights, visit Sensor Tower.