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Top 5 Medical Apps in South Africa Q3 2021: Unified Platform Performance

Discover the performance of the top 5 medical apps in South Africa during Q3 2021, including download trends and active user insights.

Top 5 Medical Apps in South Africa Q3 2021: Unified Platform Performance

During the third quarter of 2021, the top 5 medical apps on a unified platform in South Africa showed varied performance in terms of weekly downloads and active users. Here's a detailed look at their trends.

Ampath saw a fluctuating trend in weekly downloads, starting strong with approximately 12.4K in the last week of June, then experiencing a decline to around 3.9K by the end of September. Despite these fluctuations, the app maintained a consistent user base throughout the quarter.

COVID Alert South Africa experienced a noticeable decrease in weekly downloads, dropping from about 10.6K in late June to just over 1K by the end of September. Active users also showed a downward trend from 24.2K to roughly 10.5K during the same period, reflecting a decline in engagement.

Lancet Labs Mobile had a notable decrease in weekly downloads, starting at around 13.7K at the end of June and dropping to approximately 2.9K by late September. Active users followed a similar trend, decreasing from 14.8K to about 5.1K over the quarter.

Health Passport Worldwide showed an upward trend in weekly downloads, starting at 275 in the last week of June and peaking at 1.4K in late August before slightly declining to 877 by the end of September. Active users increased significantly, from 1.2K to around 3.3K throughout the quarter, indicating growing user engagement.

GEMS: Member displayed variability in downloads, starting with 1.1K in late June, peaking at approximately 2.4K in early August, and then stabilizing around 632 by the end of September.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of app performance in the medical category in South Africa during Q3 2021. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2021