Top 5 Entertainment Apps on Android in Africa Q3 2021

Throughout the third quarter of 2021, the top entertainment apps on the Android platform in Africa demonstrated varied performance in terms of weekly downloads, active users, and revenue. Below, we provide insights into the trends for the leading apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Google Play Games showed a consistent increase in weekly downloads, peaking at around 268K in mid-September. The weekly active users fluctuated throughout the quarter, starting at 7.9M and ending at approximately 7.3M.

Showmax 1.0 saw a significant rise in weekly downloads, reaching a high of 274K by the end of September. The active user base also showed an upward trend, increasing from 1.4M at the beginning of the quarter to 1.6M by the end.

Netflix experienced steady growth in weekly downloads, with a notable peak of 237K in the final week of September. The active users also increased, starting at 3.2M and rising to 3.6M over the quarter.

YouTube Kids maintained a stable download rate, with weekly downloads hovering around the 100K mark, peaking at 111K in mid-August. The active user count saw a gradual increase, ending the quarter at approximately 935K.

Viu: Dramas, TV Shows & Movies showed a steady increase in weekly downloads, reaching just over 108K in mid-September. Revenue trends were stable, with weekly earnings fluctuating around $3.5K. Active users saw a slight decline, ending the quarter at around 977K.

These insights into the performance of top entertainment apps on Android in Africa during Q3 2021 are based on data from Sensor Tower. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.