Top 5 Reference Apps on iOS in Africa: Q2 2021 Performance

In the second quarter of 2021, the top 5 reference apps on iOS in Africa exhibited diverse performance trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at how these apps fared, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Google Translate saw a fairly stable download trend, with weekly downloads fluctuating between approximately 15.2K and 16.7K. Active users for the app showed a slight increase from around 929K in late March to a peak of 970K by the end of May, before a gradual decline to 938K by the end of June.

The Bible app experienced a gradual decline in weekly downloads, starting from 15.4K in late March and settling around 13.6K by the end of June. Active users followed a similar trend, decreasing from 571K in late March to 513K by the end of June.

Oxford Dictionary had a consistent download rate, hovering around 6.5K to 7.4K per week. The app’s active users increased steadily from 12.4K in late March to a peak of 13.7K in mid-June. Revenue for the app saw a peak of $342 in late April, with fluctuations around $160 to $325 in other weeks.

Muslim Pro: Quran Athan Prayer experienced a significant surge in weekly downloads, peaking at 20.9K in mid-April, before stabilizing around 3.6K to 5.5K in subsequent weeks. Active users showed a peak of 166K in mid-April and settled around 121K by the end of June. The app's revenue also peaked at $1.7K in mid-April, with notable fluctuations throughout the quarter.

Twi Ga Fante & English Bible maintained a steady increase in weekly downloads, ranging from 2K in late March to 2.6K in early June. Active users showed growth from approximately 7.7K in late March to 8.7K in early June, maintaining steady figures around 8.5K towards the end of the quarter.

For more detailed insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower.