Top 5 iOS News Apps in New Zealand: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the top five iOS news applications in New Zealand demonstrated varied performance across downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides insights into the trends these apps experienced.

NZ Herald News from NZME Holdings Ltd showed a stable revenue pattern, peaking at $24.3K in the last week of September. Downloads fluctuated slightly, with a notable increase to 465 in early September. Active users rose steadily from around 32.9K to 42.2K by the end of the quarter.

The Guardian - Live World News experienced a significant revenue increase mid-quarter, reaching a peak of $9.1K in late July. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight peak at 141 in early September. Active users fluctuated, ending the quarter with approximately 4.5K.

X saw a varied revenue trend, peaking at $5.9K in early August. Downloads rose sharply in early September to over 3K, while active users remained high, peaking at around 81K in early September.

NYTimes: US and Global News from The New York Times Company had a consistent revenue flow, with a peak of $2.5K at the end of September. Downloads were steady, with a slight increase to 246 in early September. Active users decreased throughout the quarter but showed a minor recovery towards the end.

The Economist - News, Podcasts had a modest revenue performance, peaking at $1.8K in mid-September. Downloads were consistent, with minor fluctuations, peaking at 111 in late September. Active users remained relatively stable, ending the quarter with around 444.

For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower to explore the full range of data and trends for these leading news apps.