Top 5 Business Apps Performance in South Africa Q3 2021

The third quarter of 2021 brought interesting trends for the top 5 business apps in South Africa. Here’s a detailed look at their performance based on the data from Sensor Tower.

Zoom Workplace

Weekly downloads for Zoom Workplace fluctuated throughout the quarter, starting with 36.6K downloads at the beginning of July and dipping to 23.9K by mid-September before ending the month with a slight recovery to 29K. Active users showed a slight increase from 452.7K in late June to 477.1K in early July but experienced a gradual decline, finishing September at 428.3K.

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams saw a consistent download pattern, peaking at 34.9K in mid-August and then witnessing a decrease to 23.3K by mid-September. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 170K throughout the quarter, with minor fluctuations.

LinkedIn: Network & Job Finder

LinkedIn: Network & Job Finder maintained a steady revenue stream, starting at approximately $15K per week and ending the quarter at $15.9K. Downloads showed a slight increase from 15.1K in late June to 17.5K in mid-August. The app's active users saw minor fluctuations, ending the quarter at approximately 426K.

Adobe Scan: PDF & OCR Scanner

Adobe Scan: PDF & OCR Scanner experienced a notable rise in weekly revenue, starting at $231 and peaking at $530 by the end of September. Downloads showed positive growth, reaching 15.4K in mid-August. Active users also increased from 57.9K in late June to 64K by the end of September.

Google Meet (original)

Google Meet (original) saw a decline in downloads from 11.3K in late June to 5.2K by the end of September. Active users experienced a small drop from 73.9K in late June to 66.3K by the end of the quarter.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the business app landscape in South Africa. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.