Top 5 Personal Finance Budgeting and Planning Apps on Android in South Africa - Q4 2021

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the top 5 personal finance budgeting and planning apps on the Android platform in South Africa demonstrated varied performance metrics in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Below is a detailed analysis of each app's performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

Wallet: Budget Expense Tracker saw its weekly revenue fluctuate, peaking at about $101 in early October and ending the quarter at $36. Weekly downloads varied, starting at 227 and decreasing to 156 by the end of December. The app had a slight decline in active users, from 742 at the beginning of the quarter to 645 at the end.

Budget planner—Expense tracker experienced a dip in weekly revenue in mid-October to $16, but it recovered to $60 by the end of December. Weekly downloads showed a similar pattern, starting at 761 and ending at 469. Active users decreased from 1502 at the start of the quarter to 1195 by the end.

1Money: expense tracker budget had a modest revenue increase, peaking at $51 in the final week of December. Downloads saw a significant drop to zero in November, but recovered to 33 by the end of the quarter. Active users remained relatively stable, ending the quarter at 154.

Splitwise exhibited a consistent revenue stream, peaking at $40 in mid-December. Weekly downloads showed a steady increase, starting at 362 and reaching 496 by the end of December. Active users increased from 931 at the beginning of the quarter to 1215 by the end.

Smart Receipts: Expenses Scan had varied weekly revenue, peaking at $51 in mid-October. Downloads saw a significant decline, with only 4 by the end of December. Active users were minimal, starting at 34 and dropping to zero by the end of the quarter.

These insights provide a snapshot of the performance of these top personal finance apps in South Africa during Q4 2021. For more detailed data and insights, visit Sensor Tower.