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title: "Substack - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in New Zealand | Apple App Store"
description: "Substack is a new media app that connects you with the creators, ideas, and communities you care about most. - Support the creators you love: Subscribe for free or upgrade to view original work and co"
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# Substack — New Zealand
> Videos, writing & podcasts

![Substack App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple221/v4/70/f1/fe/70f1fe4c-93a2-225b-ea97-3370e6b6ff69/AppIcon-0-0-1x_U007epad-0-0-0-1-0-0-P3-85-220.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [Substack](https://apptail.io/developer/substack-wAgb) (United States)
**Category:** News
**Rating:** 4.8/5 (3,618 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** com.substack.Substack
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** New Zealand
**Version:** 2.93.0 (released 2026-04-20)
**Original Release:** 2022-03-08
**Languages:** Danish, Catalan, Norwegian Bokmål, Turkish, German, Italian, Japanese, French, Polish, Swedish, English, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/app/id1581650857)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/new-zealand](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/new-zealand)

## Substack Description
Substack is a new media app that connects you with the creators, ideas, and communities you care about most.
- Support the creators you love: Subscribe for free or upgrade to view original work and connect directly with your favorite writers, artists, and podcasters.
- Enjoy ad-free videos and podcasts: Access short-form clips, video episodes, and  read-aloud articles without interruptions.
- Connect in real time: Join livestreams and live group chats, where top creators bring their biggest supporters into their world. 
- Explore independent ideas: Discover bold opinions and engaging views across food, sports, politics, fashion, comedy, finance, and more.

How it works:
1. Download the Substack app.
2. Claim your handle.
3. Explore the feed to enjoy notes, videos, and clips from creators. 
4. Subscribe to your favorites for free, tune into their livestreams and join private group chats.

## Substack Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple211/v4/f9/9a/d7/f99ad79d-3ed3-ef3d-7624-f380dc3e1cab/2d67a3ee-9237-4ebb-9ba5-54b3ac7f05b5_ipad_1.png/2048x2732.png)

## Substack Rating Breakdown in New Zealand
- 5 stars: 3,012 (83%)
- 4 stars: 482 (13%)
- 3 stars: 79 (2%)
- 2 stars: 15 (0%)
- 1 stars: 30 (1%)

## Substack Reviews in New Zealand

### *---- "Constantly crashing"
I was unable to view any articles due to app freezing.  So I uninstalled.
-- slam_tilt, 2025-01-08

### ***** "Thanks for listening substack developers."
Super cool. I raised an issue, gave one star and deleted the app. A couple of weeks later I try again. The issue has been resolved in this version. 

So I changed my review to the 5 stars the app deserves. 

<3
-- Lu88cky, 2024-12-04

### ***** "Root cause analysis"
Excellent stuff thanks Albert!
-- Geoff_M, 2024-12-02

### *---- "Something is seriously wrong"
Have tried multiple times to download the app onto ipad. All i get is a page with writing type icons which does nothing. WTF guys
-- ....,.,0, 2024-11-14

### *---- "Love the idea but"
No you do not need my full name and picture!! Surveillance state, no thanks! Deleted.
-- duug fr ohio, 2024-11-04

### **--- "Constantly pushing stuff I don’t follow onto me"
This app is fairly rough overall. Seems to lack respect for who I follow and constantly pushes me to other content creators. When I start listening to an article a little window shows up with a bunch of other videos instead of the actual article I’m listening to. After the article finished playing, it often plays someone completely random instead of the next unread article in my inbox.
-- JeremyTM, 2024-10-08

### *---- "Can’t update, can’t open"
Great app right until now. When opening I’m told to update, and can’t use it, however when tapping update the App Store tells me that it isn’t available in my country/region.
-- Dead Swamp Thing, 2024-09-10

### ***** "Wellington Times -"
Simon thinks that Substack is a great writing app😆
-- Saul Salami, 2024-06-08

### ***** "Both an enlightening and depressing read"
The only clear winners after 200 days would appear to be Landlords - a well represented lobby group within the Coalition Government.
-- Mike1951*, 2024-05-31

### *---- "Dirty and underhanded"
I clicked the link in a Substack email I subscribed to saying “you unlocked this free post” only to be told to download the app to unlock it. I download the app only to be told that to read it I would also have to give my phone number. Who knows what they’d have wanted next. Very dirty and underhanded, so I’ve decided to delete my app, my account, and never use substack again.
-- Djahahsfjdhs, 2024-05-30

### ***** "Clear and informative"
Increasingly depressing to see what’s happening in a very short time with the blame being constantly directed at the previous government .
-- cushlab, 2024-05-16

### ***** "Wisdom should be shared"
When we find something interesting, helpful or just uplifting/funny it should be shared. SubStack is the easiest way to spread the good words and great ideas. BM
-- Riverlaw Kid, 2024-02-24

### ***** "The Kaka"
Really love Bernard Hickey and his intelligent in depth analysis of the economy and NZ and international political situation. His Thursday Hoon is particularly good with a very cordial witty and serious interchange with experts on their field and excellent analysis. The Dawn  Chorus each day is addictive and educational so much better than main stream political discourse. 10 plus stars for me. 
Sigrid Campbell
-- Siggy from Sumner, 2024-02-01

### ***** "Awsome awsome awsome app"
Dive in!
-- Beautiful humans, 2023-11-06

### ***** "Loving it"
Really enjoying it. Thanks.
-- LuvUViber, 2023-10-08

### ***-- "Bug fix needed"
Subscriber count doesn’t toggle off in the app like it does on desktop.
-- alisonks42, 2023-07-11

### ***** "Variety Wins"
The sheer variety of topics, the quality of the thinking, the superb writing…if at a loose end for a millisecond, open up The Substack and lose yourself in a written digression with a friend or colleague.
-- jenxxzz, 2023-07-08

### ***** "App failure"
I have finally been able to access Substack by loading it on my iPad. I have loaded it on my iPhone and am unable to get it to open. I have stripped it out and reloaded it about 6 times on my iPhone but when I use the link it will not open and the circle just goes around …  
I really want it on my iPhone as well! Too hard to locate anywhere to report the issue.  All of my favourite writers are here and I need this glitch fixed.
-- Lesliedh, 2022-11-24

### ***** "Sean Plunkett"
I used to hear Sean on Radio live and disagreed with most of what he said and detested some of it. I sent a txt one day to voice my disapproval of something he said and the next thing I’m being accused of being a racist on air.  (It was nothing to do with race) 
I like the stuff from you that I’ve read so far and to hear you have the same disregard for Sean Plunkett!  That prompted me to immediately pay  the subscription.
-- Grannyval66, 2022-10-24

### *---- "Won’t open with email"
When I attempt to sign in with a link sent to my email, the app never opens up.  Not sure what I’m missing here with all the other good reviews - I can’t even get it to open
-- nbnz17, 2022-07-12

[View all Substack reviews and detailed analytics on AppTail](https://apptail.io/account/signup?utm_campaign=ai-crawl&utm_content=reviews)

## Substack In-App Purchases
| Item | Price |
|------|-------|
| Monthly | $9.99 |
| Hung Up (Monthly) | $9.99 |
| The Hyphen (Monthly) | $12.99 |
| Isolation Journals (Monthly) | $9.99 |
| ByteByteGo (Monthly) | $29.99 |
| House of Strauss (Monthly) | $19.99 |
| Noahpinion (Monthly) | $19.99 |
| Ettingermentum (monthly) | $9.99 |
| House Inhabit (Monthly) | $14.99 |
| Burnt Toast (Monthly) | $14.99 |

## Substack Store Rankings
| Chart | Country | Category | Rank |
|-------|---------|----------|------|
| Top Free | South Africa | News | #2 |
| Top Free | Singapore | News | #2 |
| Top Free | Switzerland | News | #3 |
| Top Free | Pakistan | News | #3 |
| Top Free | Nigeria | News | #3 |
| Top Free | Egypt | News | #3 |
| Top Free | Saudi Arabia | News | #3 |
| Top Free | Netherlands | News | #3 |
| Top Free | Ireland | News | #3 |
| Top Free | Algeria | News | #3 |
| Top Free | Greece | News | #3 |
| Top Free | New Zealand | News | #3 |
| Top Free | Portugal | News | #3 |
| Top Free | Canada | News | #3 |
| Top Free | Peru | News | #3 |
| Top Free | Philippines | News | #3 |
| Top Free | Germany | News | #3 |
| Top Free | Australia | News | #3 |
| Top Free | Colombia | News | #3 |
| Top Free | Argentina | News | #3 |
| Top Free | Chile | News | #3 |
| Top Free | Mexico | News | #3 |
| Top Free | United Arab Emirates | News | #3 |
| Top Free | Italy | News | #3 |
| Top Free | United Kingdom | News | #3 |
| Top Free | Poland | News | #3 |
| Top Free | Romania | News | #3 |
| Top Free | Hungary | News | #4 |
| Top Free | Ecuador | News | #4 |
| Top Free | Brazil | News | #4 |
| Top Free | India | News | #4 |
| Top Free | Taiwan | News | #4 |
| Top Free | Lebanon | News | #4 |
| Top Free | Spain | News | #4 |
| Top Free | Malaysia | News | #4 |
| Top Free | Dominican Republic | News | #4 |
| Top Free | United States | News | #4 |
| Top Free | Czechia | News | #4 |
| Top Free | Hong Kong SAR China | News | #4 |
| Top Free | Indonesia | News | #4 |
| Top Free | Sweden | News | #5 |
| Top Free | Finland | News | #5 |
| Top Free | Belgium | News | #5 |
| Top Free | Türkiye | News | #5 |
| Top Free | Norway | News | #5 |
| Top Free | France | News | #5 |
| Top Free | Austria | News | #5 |
| Top Free | Kuwait | News | #6 |
| Top Free | Thailand | News | #6 |
| Top Free | Kazakhstan | News | #6 |
| Top Free | Denmark | News | #7 |
| Top Free | Israel | News | #7 |
| Top Free | Vietnam | News | #8 |
| Top Free | Azerbaijan | News | #9 |
| Top Free | Ukraine | News | #10 |
| Top Free | Belarus | News | #11 |
| Top Free | South Korea | News | #11 |
| Top Free | Japan | News | #12 |
| Top Free | Russia | News | #13 |
| Top Grossing | Egypt | News | #42 |
| Top Grossing | Nigeria | News | #46 |
| Top Grossing | United States | News | #46 |
| Top Grossing | Chile | News | #49 |
| Top Grossing | Canada | News | #54 |
| Top Grossing | Vietnam | News | #63 |
| Top Grossing | United Kingdom | News | #63 |
| Top Grossing | Brazil | News | #64 |
| Top Grossing | Hungary | News | #68 |
| Top Grossing | Ukraine | News | #71 |
| Top Grossing | Kazakhstan | News | #74 |
| Top Grossing | New Zealand | News | #76 |
| Top Grossing | Pakistan | News | #76 |
| Top Grossing | Singapore | News | #78 |
| Top Grossing | Indonesia | News | #79 |
| Top Grossing | Romania | News | #92 |
| Top Grossing | Philippines | News | #95 |
| Top Grossing | Hong Kong SAR China | News | #97 |
| Top Free | Canada | Overall | #133 |
| Top Free | South Africa | Overall | #142 |
| Top Free | United States | Overall | #158 |
| Top Free | Australia | Overall | #166 |
| Top Free | Ireland | Overall | #170 |
| Top Free | United Kingdom | Overall | #172 |
| Top Free | New Zealand | Overall | #225 |
| Top Free | Singapore | Overall | #232 |
| Top Free | Netherlands | Overall | #259 |
| Top Free | Switzerland | Overall | #276 |
| Top Free | Poland | Overall | #325 |
| Top Free | Nigeria | Overall | #329 |
| Top Free | Sweden | Overall | #329 |
| Top Free | Saudi Arabia | Overall | #351 |
| Top Free | Hungary | Overall | #366 |
| Top Free | Finland | Overall | #366 |
| Top Free | Portugal | Overall | #370 |
| Top Free | Italy | Overall | #371 |
| Top Free | Egypt | Overall | #392 |
| Top Free | Spain | Overall | #394 |
| Top Free | Norway | Overall | #434 |
| Top Free | Denmark | Overall | #461 |
| Top Free | India | Overall | #479 |
| Top Free | Belgium | Overall | #479 |

## Substack Discovered Keywords
- food list
- substack
- read and write

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## Substack Available In
- [United States](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/united-states)
- [United Kingdom](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/united-kingdom)
- [Canada](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/canada)
- [Australia](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/australia)
- [Brazil](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/brazil)
- [Mexico](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/mexico)
- [Italy](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/italy)
- [India](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/india)
- [Spain](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/spain)
- [France](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/france)
- [Germany](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/germany)
- [South Africa](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/south-africa)
- [Nigeria](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/nigeria)
- [Netherlands](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/netherlands)
- [Türkiye](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/turkey)
- [Saudi Arabia](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/saudi-arabia)
- [New Zealand](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/new-zealand)
- [Philippines](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/philippines)
- [Colombia](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/colombia)
- [Sweden](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/sweden)
- [Taiwan](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/taiwan)
- [Ireland](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/ireland)
- [Vietnam](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/vietnam)
- [Romania](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/romania)
- [Portugal](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/portugal)
- [Argentina](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/argentina)
- [Switzerland](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/switzerland)
- [Japan](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/japan)
- [Malaysia](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/malaysia)
- [Belgium](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/belgium)
- [Poland](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/poland)
- [Chile](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/chile)
- [Norway](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/norway)
- [United Arab Emirates](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/united-arab-emirates)
- [Peru](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/peru)
- [Singapore](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/singapore)
- [Hong Kong SAR China](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/hong-kong)
- [Indonesia](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/indonesia)
- [Denmark](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/denmark)
- [Lithuania](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/lithuania)
- [Austria](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/austria)
- [Hungary](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/hungary)
- [Egypt](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/egypt)
- [Kenya](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/kenya)
- [China](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/china)
- [Ecuador](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/ecuador)
- [Israel](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/israel)
- [Greece](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/greece)
- [Finland](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/finland)
- [South Korea](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/south-korea)
- [Czechia](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/czechia)
- [Ukraine](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/ukraine)
- [Thailand](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/thailand)
- [Algeria](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/algeria)
- [Pakistan](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/pakistan)
- [Dominican Republic](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/dominican-republic)
- [Russia](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/russia)
- [Ghana](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/ghana)
- [Uruguay](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/uruguay)
- [Kazakhstan](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/kazakhstan)
- [Bulgaria](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/bulgaria)
- [Panama](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/panama)
- [Uganda](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/uganda)
- [Croatia](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/croatia)
- [Kuwait](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/kuwait)
- [Honduras](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/honduras)
- [Oman](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/oman)
- [Slovakia](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/slovakia)
- [Luxembourg](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/luxembourg)
- [Slovenia](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/slovenia)
- [Estonia](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/estonia)
- [Paraguay](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/paraguay)
- [Azerbaijan](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/azerbaijan)
- [Latvia](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/latvia)
- [Cyprus](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/cyprus)
- [Lebanon](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/lebanon)
- [Qatar](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/qatar)
- [Jordan](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/jordan)
- [Namibia](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/namibia)
- [Iceland](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/iceland)
- [Sri Lanka](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/sri-lanka)
- [Tunisia](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/tunisia)
- [Bahrain](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/bahrain)
- [Jamaica](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/jamaica)
- [Malta](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/malta)
- [Senegal](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/senegal)
- [Angola](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/angola)
- [Nepal](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/nepal)
- [Uzbekistan](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/uzbekistan)
- [Armenia](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/armenia)
- [Mauritius](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/mauritius)
- [North Macedonia](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/north-macedonia)
- [Belarus](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/belarus)
- [Macao SAR China](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/macau)
- [Barbados](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/barbados)
- [Cayman Islands](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/cayman-islands)
- [Madagascar](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/madagascar)
- [Brunei](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/brunei)
- [Bermuda](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/bermuda)
- [Mali](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/mali)
- [Belize](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/belize)
- [Suriname](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/suriname)
- [Grenada](https://apptail.io/app/substack-GOR/grenada)

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