Top 5 News Apps on iOS in New Zealand: Q2 2025 Performance

In the second quarter of 2025, the top five news applications on the iOS platform in New Zealand demonstrated varying performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides a closer look at each application's engagement.

NZ Herald News saw a consistent increase in weekly revenue, reaching a peak of approximately $24.2K in late April. Downloads fluctuated slightly, with a notable increase to 468 in the week of June 23. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 5.4K by the end of the quarter.

The Guardian - Live World News experienced a peak in revenue at $6.2K during the week of June 9. Downloads were mostly steady, with a slight dip towards the end of the quarter. Active users showed an upward trend, culminating in approximately 4.7K by the end of June.

X maintained a steady revenue stream, peaking at $3.8K in late June. Weekly downloads saw a moderate decline, ending at 1K in the final week. Despite this, active users remained robust, though they decreased to approximately 74.4K by the quarter's end.

NYTimes: US and Global News showed a gradual increase in revenue, reaching around $2.2K in mid-June. Downloads were relatively stable, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter. Active users increased, ending at about 5.9K by the last week of June.

The Economist - News, Podcasts had fluctuating revenue, peaking at $2K in early April. Downloads gradually decreased over the quarter, while active users remained fairly consistent, ending at approximately 413.

For further insights into these trends and more, visit Sensor Tower's platform.