Top 5 Photo and Video Apps in Africa Q3 2021

In the third quarter of 2021, the top five photo and video applications in Africa showcased varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides a comprehensive overview of the performance of these apps.

Snapchat, published by Snap, Inc., saw weekly downloads fluctuate, ranging from approximately 416K to 544K. The app's weekly revenue peaked at around $47, while active users increased steadily from about 18.4M to nearly 19.5M over the quarter.

Instagram, from Instagram, Inc., maintained high weekly download numbers, peaking at roughly 903K. Revenue showed a notable increase, particularly at the end of August and early September, reaching up to $765. Active users consistently hovered around 35M, with a slight upward trend towards the end of the quarter.

YouTube: Watch, Listen, Stream, by Google, exhibited consistent weekly downloads, generally between 144K and 169K. The app's weekly revenue showed a steady rise, peaking at about $40K. Active user numbers were impressive, growing from approximately 126M to nearly 131M.

Picsart AI Photo Video Editor, published by PicsArt, Inc., experienced stable weekly downloads, ranging from around 168K to 204K. Revenue remained relatively steady, with a peak of about $15K towards the end of September. Active users showed a slight decline mid-quarter but concluded with nearly 2.9M.

Kwai - مجتمع ومنشئ فيديو قصير, from JOYO TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD., saw significant weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 700K by the end of September. Revenue saw a substantial increase in late July and early August, with a peak of around $5.7K. Active users varied but generally stayed around 2.8M to 3.3M throughout the quarter.

For more insights and detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.