Top 5 Travel Apps in South Africa Q3 2021

In the third quarter of 2021, the top 5 travel apps in South Africa experienced varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Below is a detailed look at these apps, powered by data from Sensor Tower.

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker showed a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $1.2K in the week of September 20. Weekly downloads for the app ranged from 577 to 855, with the highest downloads occurring mid-August. The app’s weekly active users fluctuated slightly but remained around the 4K mark, with a peak of 4.4K at the end of September.

Planes Live - Flight Tracker saw a significant spike in weekly downloads, reaching 823 in the final week of September. Revenue for the app also showed a notable increase, peaking at $534 in the week of September 20. Active users demonstrated a strong upward trend, culminating at 10.4K by the end of the quarter.

KrugerExplorer maintained a relatively stable performance throughout the quarter. Revenue saw a peak of $758 in early August. Downloads fluctuated but saw a notable rise to 84 in the week of September 20.

MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking experienced a mixed quarter. Weekly revenue saw a peak of $183 in mid-September. Downloads varied significantly, reaching as high as 887 in mid-July, while active users ranged from 800 to 1.4K, showing some volatility throughout the quarter.

Privatos demonstrated growth since its release in mid-August. Weekly revenue climbed steadily, peaking at $259 in the week of September 20. Downloads also showed a positive trend, with a high of 229 in the final week of September.

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