Top 5 Reference Apps in Africa in Q4 2021

In the fourth quarter of 2021, the top 5 reference apps in Africa displayed distinct trends in their weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

Google Translate saw a significant fluctuation in weekly downloads, starting from approximately 169K in late September and peaking at around 200K in mid-October, before gradually declining to about 122K by the end of December. Weekly active users for Google Translate showed a general upward trend, increasing from around 11.7M to 13.4M over the quarter.

Bible experienced a steady rise in weekly downloads, reaching its highest point at nearly 59K in the last week of December. Active users for Bible fluctuated throughout the quarter, peaking at approximately 2.7M in mid-October but ending the quarter at about 2.6M.

Oxford Dictionary maintained consistent weekly revenue, averaging around $300. Downloads for the app were relatively stable, hovering around 7K to 9K weekly. Active users remained steady, fluctuating slightly around the 15K mark.

Muslim Pro: Quran Athan Prayer showed a stable revenue trend, averaging around $750 weekly. Downloads saw a notable drop from approximately 89K in late September to around 22K by the end of December. Active users for Muslim Pro remained robust, staying around 700K to 760K throughout the quarter.

Twi Ga Fante & English Bible had a moderate increase in weekly downloads, peaking at about 6.5K in the last week of December. Active users for the app showed a gradual rise from around 15K to 18.5K over the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data on app performance, visit Sensor Tower.