Top 5 iOS Dating Apps in South Africa: Q1 2022 Performance

During the first quarter of 2022, South Africa’s iOS dating app market saw dynamic performances from its top five apps: Tinder, Badoo, Bumble, Dating.com, and Hinge. Below is a detailed look at their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

Tinder showed impressive weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $18.5K in the final week of March. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 3.6K in early February and closing the quarter at 3.2K. Active users were robust, peaking at around 51.8K in mid-February before ending at 48.1K.

Badoo maintained a steady revenue stream, with weekly earnings peaking at about $2.5K in late February. Downloads saw a slight increase towards the end of March, reaching 865. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 19K to 20K throughout the quarter, with a peak of 20.2K in the final week.

Bumble experienced significant revenue growth, peaking at $7.4K in mid-March. Weekly downloads varied, with a high of 1.1K in early January and closing at 682 in the last week of March. Active users saw a slight increase, peaking at 17.2K in early January and stabilizing around 16.3K towards the end of the quarter.

Dating.com saw a notable spike in revenue, reaching approximately $5.7K in mid-March. Weekly downloads peaked at 1.5K in late February and ended the quarter at 411. Active users increased significantly, peaking at 3.1K in late February and ending at 2.3K.

Hinge displayed consistent revenue, peaking at around $2.7K in mid-March. Downloads peaked at 771 in late February, remaining steady throughout the quarter. Active users showed a slight upward trend, peaking at 16.1K in early February and closing at 16K in the last week of March.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.