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Top 5 iOS Reference Apps in Africa Q1 2022

Discover the performance trends of the top 5 reference apps on iOS in Africa during Q1 2022, including weekly downloads, active users, and revenue.

Top 5 iOS Reference Apps in Africa Q1 2022

Throughout the first quarter of 2022, the top 5 reference apps on iOS in Africa exhibited varying trends in downloads, active users, and revenue. Here’s a detailed look at their performance:

Google Translate saw a consistent level of weekly downloads, fluctuating between 18K and 20K. The app's active users showed a slight decline early in the quarter, from 1.11M to 1.01M in February, before recovering to around 1.1M by the end of March.

Bible maintained a steady download rate, with weekly figures mostly ranging between 10K and 13K. The app's active users peaked in late January at approximately 580K but saw a gradual decline to around 518K by the end of March.

Oxford Dictionary exhibited a modest revenue stream, peaking at $414 in early January and ending the quarter at $267. Weekly downloads varied slightly, starting at 6.5K and peaking at 8.5K mid-January before stabilizing around 7K. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 14K throughout the quarter.

Muslim Pro: Quran Athan Prayer experienced a significant revenue spike, reaching $1.1K in the final week of March. Weekly downloads surged dramatically to 24.5K at the end of the quarter, up from around 5K at the beginning. Active users also increased significantly, peaking at 192K in the last week of March.

Bible - Daily Bible Verse KJV showed a notable increase in weekly downloads, particularly in late February when it reached over 10K. The app’s active users followed a steady upward trend, growing from 11K at the start of January to approximately 23K by the end of March. Revenue remained minimal throughout the quarter.

These insights are sourced from Sensor Tower, where you can find more detailed analytics and trends.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2022