AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top News and Magazines Apps in New Zealand on Android: Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 News and Magazines apps on Android in New Zealand during Q4 2025, based on Sensor Tower data.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top News and Magazines apps on the Android platform in New Zealand showcased varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, according to Sensor Tower data.
X saw a significant peak in weekly revenue, reaching around $4.1K in early December. The app's weekly downloads fluctuated, peaking at 3.2K mid-October, while active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 60K throughout the quarter.
Substack maintained consistent weekly downloads, averaging around 600. However, its active user count declined from approximately 11.5K to 6.8K over the quarter.
Stuff.co.nz experienced a notable increase in downloads in December, peaking at 669. Active users showed an upward trend, increasing from 27.6K to almost 29K by the end of December.
RNZ had steady downloads, with a peak of 420 in late October. Active user numbers showed a slight decline, finishing the quarter at around 13K.
Local Weather News - Radar saw a gradual increase in downloads, reaching 392 in early December. Active users grew steadily, ending the quarter at 1.35K.
For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
