Top 5 Utilities Apps Performance in South Africa Q3 2021

The third quarter of 2021 saw notable performance trends among the top 5 utilities applications in South Africa, according to data from Sensor Tower. Here's a closer look at the weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics for these apps.

Google Chrome maintained a stable presence throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads fluctuated between 5.5K and 8.2K, with a peak of 8.2K in the first week of July. Active users remained impressively consistent, starting at 18.4M and ending at approximately 18.5M by the end of September.

Google also showed stable performance. Weekly downloads ranged from 5.2K to 7.2K, peaking at 7.2K in early August. Active users saw a slight increase, beginning around 14.6M and closing the quarter at approximately 15.1M.

Truecaller: Caller ID Blocker saw significant activity in terms of revenue and downloads. Weekly revenue ranged from $18.5K to $23.9K, with a notable peak of $23.9K in the last week of September. Downloads were robust, reaching a high of 48.3K in the same period. Active users fluctuated slightly but generally remained around 3.5M.

VPN Protector & Proxy exhibited consistent growth in revenue and active users. Weekly revenue started at $248 and grew steadily to $3.2K by the end of September. Downloads ranged between 2K and 3.5K, while active users increased from 2.6K in late June to nearly 7.9K by the end of the quarter.

Cleanup: Phone Storage Cleaner had a mixed quarter. Weekly revenue peaked at $1.9K in late August but saw fluctuations, ending at $934 in the last week of September. Downloads varied significantly, starting at 2.3K and dropping to 1K towards the end of the quarter. Active users also showed a declining trend, starting at 1.8K and ending at just over 1K.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic utilities app market in South Africa during Q3 2021. For more detailed analysis and insights, visit Sensor Tower.