AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top News and Magazines Apps in New Zealand Q3 2025
Explore the performance of the top 5 news and magazines apps in New Zealand during Q3 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower on downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the third quarter of 2025, the top news and magazines applications in New Zealand showcased diverse trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed look at their performance.
X from X Corp. exhibited a notable rise in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $8K in early August. The app's downloads saw a significant surge in September, reaching 5.2K during the week of September 8. Active users remained consistently high, peaking at about 142K mid-September.
Substack showed modest revenue fluctuations, with a high of $46 in late July. Weekly downloads saw a peak of 1.5K in late September, while active users increased steadily, reaching about 25.7K in late August.
BBC: World News & Stories maintained a steady download rate with a notable peak of 1.3K in late July. Active users showed slight fluctuations, maintaining around 13K throughout the quarter.
RNZ experienced consistent download numbers, peaking at 806 in late July. The app's active users increased steadily, reaching a high of 22.7K at the end of September.
Local Weather News - Radar saw a gradual rise in downloads, peaking at 394 in early September. Active users displayed a consistent upward trend, reaching 836 by late September.
These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, reflect the dynamic landscape of news and magazine applications in New Zealand, revealing varying patterns in user engagement and monetization. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
