Top Tools Apps Performance in New Zealand Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of top tools apps on a unified platform in New Zealand presented diverse trends in downloads and active user engagement. Here, we delve into the specifics for the top five applications, based on Sensor Tower data.

2degrees NZ from Two Degrees Mobile Limited exhibited a consistent trend in weekly downloads, peaking at around 12.6K in early July before seeing a slight decline. Active users showed a notable drop from 183K in early August to 136K by the start of September, before stabilizing around 150K towards the end of the quarter.

Photo Recover-File Recovery by NetConnect saw a steady increase in weekly downloads, rising from 809 in late June to over 4.5K by the end of September. The active user base followed a similar upward trajectory, climbing from 1.7K to 9.4K during the same period.

QR & Barcode Scanner from Gamma Play experienced fluctuations in weekly downloads, starting at 3.9K at the end of June and dipping to a low of 1.1K in early September before rebounding to 3.7K by the quarter's end. Active users showed a more stable pattern, ending the quarter with a significant increase to 39K.

Google Authenticator maintained a steady download rate, averaging around 4-5K weekly, with active users peaking at 120K in late July before settling around 110K by the end of September.

Samsung Smart Switch Mobile from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. saw moderate download numbers, starting at 3K and peaking at 3.5K in late September. Active users fluctuated throughout the quarter, ending with approximately 12K.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of app performance in New Zealand, with varying trends in user engagement and downloads. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.