Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in South Africa Q3 2021

In the third quarter of 2021, South Africa's top five social networking apps on the iOS platform demonstrated interesting trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at the performance of these apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

WhatsApp Messenger maintained strong weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 23.5K in early August. The app saw a fairly consistent active user base, hovering around 1.66M throughout the quarter. However, weekly revenue experienced a decline from a high of $35 in late June to $9 by the end of August, with no revenue recorded in September.

Facebook had a steady download rate, starting at around 11.8K weekly downloads in late June and ending at 9.2K by the end of September. The active user count saw a gradual increase, reaching approximately 1.38M in the last week of September. Revenue fluctuated, peaking at $5.7K in early July and then again in mid-September.

Messenger showed relatively stable downloads, averaging around 8.7K weekly downloads throughout the quarter. The app's active users remained consistent, ending the quarter at approximately 1.31M.

Telegram Messenger saw a notable spike in downloads in mid-July, reaching 8.9K, but generally averaged around 4K weekly downloads. The active user base fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter at about 238K.

Status Saver Video Photo Save experienced moderate weekly downloads, averaging around 3.5K, with a slight decline towards the end of the quarter. Active users increased over time, reaching approximately 38.4K by the last week of September. The app's revenue peaked at $6.2K in late July and remained relatively stable, ending the quarter at $5.2K.

For more detailed insights on these trends, visit Sensor Tower.