Top 5 Education Apps Performance in Africa, Q4 2021

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the top 5 education applications in Africa showed varied performance across downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Here’s a detailed look at each app's performance.

Noon Academy experienced significant fluctuations in weekly downloads, starting the quarter with over 200K downloads and peaking at 372K in the week of December 20. The app saw a steady increase in active users, from around 374K at the beginning of the quarter to approximately 331K by the end. Despite the strong user engagement, it did not generate any revenue during this period.

U Dictionary Translator maintained a steady weekly download rate, averaging around 80K to 140K downloads. The app’s weekly revenue exhibited a notable peak at $1.4K in late November. Active users remained robust, with numbers staying above 2.4M throughout the quarter.

Duolingo: Language Lessons had a consistent performance in terms of weekly downloads, ranging from 54K to 154K. Revenue saw a significant rise, culminating at $32.8K in the final week of December. Active users showed a gradual increase, reaching over 503K by the end of the quarter.

Scientific calculator plus 991 had weekly downloads fluctuating between 46K and 93K. Revenue remained minimal but steady, peaking at $34 in late November. The app’s active user base grew from around 711K to over 938K by the end of December, indicating strong retention and usage.

Cake - Learn English & Korean saw its downloads peak at 109K in late October but declined towards the end of the quarter. Revenue peaked at $267 in early October. Active users varied but remained around the 230K to 311K mark throughout the quarter.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the education app market in Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower for comprehensive reports and data.