Top 5 Health and Fitness Apps in Africa Q3 2021

In the third quarter of 2021, the top health and fitness applications in Africa demonstrated varied performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at how these apps fared, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Strava: Run, Bike, Hike saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $21K in mid-August. The app’s weekly downloads also showed a gradual upward trend, reaching 4.7K by the end of September. Active users remained consistently high, fluctuating around 95K to 97K throughout the quarter.

Flo Period & Pregnancy Tracker experienced fluctuations in revenue, with a peak of $16.8K in the final week of September. Downloads were robust, averaging around 30K to 40K weekly, and active users remained above 1M, demonstrating strong engagement.

Sweat: Fitness App For Women showed a varied revenue pattern, reaching a high of approximately $13.8K in early July. Downloads were relatively lower compared to other apps, peaking at 7.8K in late June, while active users ranged from 12K to 19K over the quarter.

Calm had a steady revenue stream, with weekly earnings around $7K to $9K. The app’s downloads saw a downward trend from 14.2K at the start of the quarter to 5.9K by the end. Active users hovered between 57K and 67K, indicating consistent engagement.

MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter maintained steady revenue, peaking at $8.7K in mid-September. Downloads remained stable, averaging around 10K weekly, and active users were consistently above 115K, showing strong user retention.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.