Top 5 iOS News Apps in New Zealand: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the top five news applications on the iOS platform in New Zealand showcased varied performance metrics. Here’s a closer look at each app's trends in downloads, revenue, and active users based on data from Sensor Tower.

Reddit experienced fluctuations in its weekly downloads, peaking at 3.5K in early February. Its weekly revenue saw a modest increase, reaching a high of $123 in the same period. The app maintained a strong user base, with active users ranging from 72K to 82K throughout the quarter.

X displayed a steady revenue trend, spiking to approximately $5.9K in mid-February. The app's downloads remained consistent, with a slight dip towards the end of the quarter. Active users showed a gradual decline from 101K to 87K.

Substack had moderate download numbers, with a noticeable increase towards the end of March, reaching 964. Revenue was relatively low, fluctuating around a few dozen dollars weekly. Active users remained stable, hovering around 6K.

NZ Herald News achieved significant revenue, peaking at $24.2K in late February. While downloads were modest, the app maintained a consistent user base, with active users slightly decreasing from 5.8K to 5.5K.

RNZ maintained a consistent download trend, with numbers slightly increasing towards the quarter's end. Although the app did not generate revenue, it sustained a stable active user base of around 5.3K.

For more detailed insights into these apps and their performance, visit Sensor Tower.