AI Insights · Timothy · October 2021
Top 5 Shopping Apps on Android in Costa Rica Q3 2021
Discover the performance trends of the top 5 shopping apps on Android in Costa Rica during Q3 2021, including [Alibaba.com - B2B marketplace](https://app.sensortower.com/overview/com.alibaba.intl.android.apps.poseidon?country=US), [SHEIN-Shopping Online](https://app.sensortower.com/overview/com.zzkko?country=US), [La Bomba Farmacia](https://app.sensortower.com/overview/com.bigshotapps.cefabomba?country=US), [E-Fast](https://app.sensortower.com/overview/app.efastonline.com?country=US), and [Wish: Shop and Save](https://app.sensortower.com/overview/com.contextlogic.wish?country=US).
The third quarter of 2021 saw varying performance trends among the top 5 shopping apps on Android in Costa Rica. Here’s a breakdown of their weekly downloads and active user metrics, based on data from Sensor Tower.
Alibaba.com - B2B marketplace experienced a steady increase in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 10.7K in the week of August 30. This upward trajectory was mirrored in its active user base, which grew from 68.1K in late June to 83.7K by the end of August. Despite some fluctuations, the app maintained a strong presence with around 79.4K active users by the end of September.
SHEIN-Shopping Online saw a more stable performance in weekly downloads, ranging between 5.1K and 6.5K throughout the quarter. Active users for SHEIN also showed a consistent increase, starting at 44.4K in late June and reaching 57.4K by the end of September.
La Bomba Farmacia had a notable peak in weekly downloads at 5.8K during the first week of August. However, the app faced a downward trend subsequently, with downloads falling to 1.8K by the end of September.
E-Fast exhibited relatively stable weekly downloads, fluctuating between 2.6K and 3.6K. The active user count for E-Fast remained steady, starting at 15.6K in late June and ending at 15.8K in late September, with minor variations throughout the quarter.
Wish: Shop and Save saw a sharp decline in weekly downloads, from 6.7K in late June to just under 1K by the end of September. The active user base also decreased, starting at 71.4K and dropping to 54.1K over the same period.
These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the shopping app market in Costa Rica. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.
