How popular isrova in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 10K branded searches for rova in New Zealand which is down 10.2% over the last 11 months. rova holds 30.2% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand podcast and radio apps and is ranked 2nd of 5 competitors for search popularity.
iHeartRadio65.6%
rova30.2%
Apple Podcasts2.8%
Overcast0.82%
Pocket Casts0.64%
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Which podcast and radio apps compete with rova?
Share of Search by month for iHeartRadio, rova, Apple Podcasts. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | iHeartRadio | rova | Apple Podcasts | Overcast | Pocket Casts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 62.9% | 32.6% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.62% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.7% | 32.7% | 3.1% | 0.98% | 0.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 68.1% | 27.4% | 3% | 0.89% | 0.69% |
| Jan 2026 | 71.7% | 23.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 0.92% |
| Feb 2026 | 70.4% | 24.3% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 69.4% | 25.7% | 3.2% | 0.99% | 0.66% |
| Apr 2026 | 63.9% | 31.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.68% |
| May 2026 | 68.3% | 26.8% | 3.4% | 0.84% | 0.68% |
| Jun 2026 | 67.5% | 27.2% | 3.7% | 0.86% | 0.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 70.3% | 24.7% | 3.5% | 0.89% | 0.63% |
| Aug 2026 | 65.6% | 30.2% | 2.8% | 0.82% | 0.64% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 65.6% | 21.7K | +2% | -4.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.2% | 10K | +33.5% | +5.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 2.8% | 920 | -12.4% | -0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.82% | 270 | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.64% | 210 | +10.5% | 0 points |
65.6%
held 1st · 21.7K estimated branded searches · +2% vs prior month · -4.7 points
2.
rova30.2%
held 2nd · 10K estimated branded searches · +33.5% vs prior month · +5.5 points
2.8%
held 3rd · 920 estimated branded searches · -12.4% vs prior month · -0.7 points
4.
Overcast0.82%
held 4th · 270 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -0.1 points
0.64%
held 5th · 210 estimated branded searches · +10.5% vs prior month · 0 points
Compare search popularity between rova and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for rova changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for rova in New Zealand fell from 11.1K to 10K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, rova’s estimated Share of Search among podcast and radio apps in New Zealand decreased from 32.6% to 30.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, rova’s estimated Share of Search among podcast and radio apps in New Zealand peaked at 32.7% in November 2025 and was lowest at 23.1% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand podcast and radio apps in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, rova gained estimated Share of Search among podcast and radio apps in New Zealand, from 24.7% to 30.2%.
In August 2026, iHeartRadio lost estimated Share of Search among podcast and radio apps in New Zealand, from 70.3% to 65.6%.
In August 2026, Apple Podcasts lost estimated Share of Search among podcast and radio apps in New Zealand, from 3.5% to 2.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Overcast in New Zealand fell 32.5% over 11 measured months, from 400 to 270 in August 2026.
How is rova measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using rova’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
6 branded search terms
- rova app
- rova app download
- rova nz
- rova podcasts
- rova radio
- rova radio app
Who owns rova?
rova is owned by 
MediaWorks. Brandwave also tracks More FM, Magic, The Breeze, The Edge and The Rock, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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