Top 5 Travel and Local Apps on Android in South Africa - Q1 2022

In the first quarter of 2022, the top Travel and Local apps on Android in South Africa exhibited diverse trends in terms of downloads and active users. Here’s a closer look at how these apps performed, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Booking.com: Hotels & Travel saw a gradual increase in weekly downloads, starting at around 11K at the beginning of January and rising to approximately 15K by the end of March. The app's weekly active users also showed a steady climb from 145K to 167K over the quarter.

Find my Phone - Family Locator experienced fluctuating download numbers, peaking at around 9.6K in the last week of February before dropping to 2.4K by the end of March. Weekly revenue for the app remained relatively stable, averaging around $1.1K. Active users saw a decline from 13.3K to 7K throughout the quarter.

Google Earth had a consistent download rate, with numbers ranging from 4K to 8K weekly. The app maintained a stable user base, with active users fluctuating between 32K and 41K during the quarter.

Airbnb download trends showed a slight decline, starting at around 6K per week in late December and falling to 3.2K by the end of March. Active users were fairly stable, hovering around 41K to 45K throughout the quarter.

Finally, trivago: Compare hotel prices experienced significant growth in downloads, increasing from 2.9K in late December to 5.5K by the end of March. The app's active user base also grew, peaking at 62K in the last week of March.

For more detailed insights into the performance of these apps and others, visit Sensor Tower.