AI Insights · Timothy · October 2021
Top 5 Travel Apps Performance in South Africa Q3 2021
Discover the performance trends of the top 5 travel apps in South Africa for Q3 2021, based on data from Sensor Tower.
The third quarter of 2021 showcased interesting trends for the top travel apps in South Africa. Below, we delve into the performance of Bolt: Request a Ride, DiDi Rider: Affordable rides, Uber - Request a ride, Booking.com: Hotels & Travel, and Airbnb.
Bolt: Request a Ride experienced a steady increase in weekly downloads throughout Q3 2021. Starting at approximately 34K downloads in late June, the app saw a peak of around 67K by the end of September. Meanwhile, weekly active users showed some fluctuations, starting at about 662K and ending the quarter at approximately 737K.
DiDi Rider: Affordable rides had a notable surge in downloads, particularly in the latter half of the quarter. Downloads rose from 24.5K at the end of June to a peak of roughly 111K by mid-September. Active users followed a similar trend, increasing from around 67K to over 240K by the end of September.
Uber - Request a ride maintained a relatively stable number of downloads, starting at around 15.7K and peaking at about 24.4K towards the end of September. Active users also showed stability, fluctuating between 490K and 547K throughout the quarter.
Booking.com: Hotels & Travel saw a consistent increase in downloads, growing from about 9.1K in late June to approximately 15.7K by the end of September. Active user numbers remained fairly steady, ranging from 187K to 212K over the quarter.
Airbnb experienced a gradual increase in downloads, starting at around 3.5K and reaching about 6.4K by the end of September. The app's active users showed slight fluctuations, starting at roughly 63.5K and ending the quarter at about 61K.
These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the travel app market in South Africa during Q3 2021. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.
