Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in New Zealand: Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the communication app landscape in New Zealand on the Android platform showcased diverse performance trends. Here's a closer look at how the top five apps fared, based on Sensor Tower data.

Snapchat from Snap Inc experienced notable fluctuations in its weekly revenue, starting at approximately $7.3K and reaching a peak of about $9.6K by the end of December. Downloads saw a gradual rise, peaking at 5.6K in late December, while active users fluctuated around 250K to 280K throughout the quarter.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out maintained consistent weekly revenue, starting from $5.1K and hitting a high of $7K towards the end of December. Weekly downloads varied slightly, with a noticeable increase reaching 4.7K mid-December. Active users remained steady, fluctuating between 150K and 170K.

Telegram showed a steady increase in revenue, beginning at $2K and climbing to a peak of $3.9K. Downloads were relatively stable, mostly hovering around 2K to 3K, while active users saw an upward trend, peaking at 153K.

Rakuten Viber Messenger had consistent weekly revenue, with values ranging between $700 and $900. Downloads experienced a mild rise, reaching 714 in the last week of December. Active users, however, saw a gradual decline from 26K to 19K over the quarter.

Finally, imo-International Calls & Chat experienced a dramatic increase in revenue, starting at $238 and soaring to $1.5K by the end of the quarter. Downloads were fairly stable, with a slight increase towards the end of December, while active users saw a consistent rise from 5.4K to 6.3K.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.