Top 5 News and Magazines Apps on Android in New Zealand, Q1 2024

In Q1 2024, the performance of the top five news and magazines apps on the Android platform in New Zealand showcased interesting trends in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users, according to Sensor Tower data.

NZ Herald News from NZME saw its weekly revenue fluctuate, peaking at approximately $4.8K in the last week of February. Weekly downloads reached their highest at 524 in mid-January, but saw a downward trend towards the end of the quarter, finishing at 291 downloads in the final week of March.

The Guardian - News & Sport experienced a decline in weekly revenue, starting at $1.4K in early January and dipping to around $1.1K by the end of March. Downloads were relatively stable, with a slight peak at 84 in late January. Active users started at 4.9K in the first week and showed minor fluctuations, ending the quarter at 4.4K.

BusinessDesk demonstrated a significant spike in revenue, reaching $880 in the last week of March. Weekly downloads remained low throughout the quarter, peaking at 37 in mid-February.

The New York Times saw a gradual increase in revenue over the quarter, finishing at $306 in the last week of March. Downloads were stable, averaging around 70-80 per week. Active users fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter at 1.3K.

The Economist - News, Podcasts had varied weekly revenue, with a significant peak at $523 in mid-February and another increase to $338 in the last week of March. Downloads were consistent, averaging around 50-60 per week, while active users remained stable, ending the quarter at 557.

For more detailed insights on app performance, you can visit Sensor Tower.