Top 5 iOS News Apps in New Zealand: Q4 2024 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the top news applications on the iOS platform in New Zealand displayed varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Based on data from Sensor Tower, these insights reveal the dynamics of the news app market.

Reddit maintained a relatively stable performance with weekly revenue peaking at around $111. Weekly downloads fluctuated slightly, starting at nearly 1.9K and ending with a modest increase to 1.8K. Active users showed a slight decline from approximately 83K to 78K over the quarter.

X experienced significant revenue spikes, particularly in late November, reaching up to $7.2K. Downloads remained consistent, averaging around 1.6K to 2K weekly. Active users initially declined from 110K to 83K but rebounded to finish the quarter at around 102K.

Substack saw a notable increase in revenue, especially in early December with a peak of $67. Downloads varied but showed an upward trend towards the quarter's end, ending at approximately 593. Active users grew steadily from about 5K to nearly 5.9K.

NZ Herald News demonstrated strong revenue performance, with weekly figures reaching as high as $26K in late November. Downloads were modest, fluctuating between 300 and 500. Active users showed a slight decline, ending the quarter at approximately 5.8K.

Finally, RNZ did not report any revenue figures, but downloads remained steady, closing at about 370. Active users showed a gradual increase, rising from 5.2K to 5.3K by the end of December.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform to explore the comprehensive analytics behind these trends.