Top 5 News Apps in New Zealand: Q4 2025 iOS Performance

The fourth quarter of 2025 saw intriguing trends for the top news apps on the iOS platform in New Zealand. Here's a closer look at their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

NZ Herald News experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, starting at around $22.8K and peaking at $30K towards the end of November. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight increase to 379 in the final week of December. The app's user base grew steadily, reaching over 45.5K active users by the end of the quarter.

The Guardian - US & World News saw a notable rise in weekly revenue, culminating at approximately $8.4K in December. Downloads were modest, peaking at 141 in the last week of the year. Active users showed a gradual decline from 4.9K to 3.6K over the quarter.

X maintained a consistent revenue stream with a high of $4.9K in the last week of December. Downloads exhibited a slight increase towards the quarter's end, reaching 2.1K. Active users remained robust, peaking at 91K in early November.

NYTimes: US and Global News showed varied revenue trends, with a high of $3K in late December. Downloads increased to 273 by the end of the quarter, while active users saw a resurgence, closing the year at 4.9K.

The Economist - News, Podcasts had a steady revenue increase, peaking at $2.9K in December. Downloads were highest at 136 in the last week, and active users climbed to 538 by the quarter's end.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the news app market in New Zealand. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.