Top 5 iOS News Apps in New Zealand - Q1 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, the top 5 iOS news applications in New Zealand showed varied performance across key metrics. Here’s a closer look at their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user trends.

NZ Herald News from NZME Holdings Ltd experienced a stable revenue flow throughout Q1 2024, peaking at approximately $18.3K in the final week of February. Weekly downloads saw a notable rise mid-January, reaching 1.1K, while weekly active users fluctuated slightly, maintaining around 4.9K to 5.3K.

The Guardian - Live World News showed a decline in weekly revenue over the quarter, starting at $4.8K in the first week of January and dipping to about $3.4K by the end of March. Weekly downloads remained relatively low, peaking at 141 in early January, while the number of active users hovered between 3.5K and 4.1K.

X had a mixed quarter with weekly revenue starting at nearly $1K, rising to $2.6K by mid-March. Weekly downloads saw a significant spike at the beginning of February, reaching 5.2K. The app's active user base remained robust, averaging around 250K to 318K throughout the quarter.

The New York Times experienced a varied revenue trend, starting at $2.2K in early January and fluctuating to around $1.5K by mid-March. Weekly downloads were relatively stable, peaking at 208 in the first week of January. The app maintained a consistent active user base, ranging from 3.4K to 4K.

The Economist - News, Podcasts showed an interesting revenue pattern, with a significant peak of $2.1K in mid-February. Weekly downloads were modest, reaching a maximum of 110 in the first week of January. Active users remained steady around 400 to 500 throughout the quarter.

These insights are derived from Sensor Tower's data, offering a comprehensive view of app performance in New Zealand's iOS news category for Q1 2024. For more detailed insights, you can visit Sensor Tower.