Top 5 Tools Apps on Android in Africa Q3 2021

In Q3 2021, the top tools apps on the Android platform in Africa showcased diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides insights into the performance of these leading apps.

NordVPN – fast VPN for privacy saw a fluctuating revenue pattern, starting at around $3.2K in late June and peaking at $4.2K by the end of September. Download numbers varied from 17.8K to a high of 21.6K in early August, with a slight decline towards the quarter's end, finishing at 15.3K. Active users increased steadily from 159K to 177K in early August, then experienced a gradual decrease, ending the quarter at 165K.

Surfshark: Secure VPN service had a modest revenue performance, with weekly earnings starting at $1.1K and reaching up to $1.6K by the end of August. Downloads surged mid-quarter, peaking at 14.2K in late August, before stabilizing around 5.6K towards the quarter's end. Active users increased from 6.5K in late June to 16K in late August, maintaining stability around 11.9K by the end of September.

LastSeen showed a consistent rise in revenue, beginning at $300 and climbing to $1.9K by the end of September. Downloads spiked significantly from 4.9K at the start of the quarter to nearly 20K by the end. Active users followed a similar trend, growing from 4.3K in late June to 23.6K by the end of September.

AVG AntiVirus & Security reported stable revenue figures, starting at $1.3K and maintaining around $1K to $1.3K throughout the quarter. Downloads were relatively steady, with a slight increase from 15.1K to 19.2K in early August, ending the quarter at 17.4K. Active users showed a minor increase from 161K to 169K over the quarter.

Windscribe VPN experienced a stable revenue trend, starting at $1.1K and fluctuating around this mark throughout the quarter. Downloads were strong, peaking at 40.8K in late July and maintaining an average of around 33K. Active users showed a peak of 212K in late August, ending the quarter at 191K.

For more detailed insights and analytics, visit Sensor Tower.