Top 5 Shopping Apps on iOS in South America for Q1 2022

In the first quarter of 2022, the top 5 shopping apps on iOS in South America exhibited diverse performance trends in terms of weekly downloads and active users. Here’s a closer look at how each app fared:

Shopee Brasil - Frete Zero showed a dynamic trend in weekly downloads, peaking at around 235K in the first week of January. The app's downloads fluctuated throughout the quarter, settling to approximately 160K by the end of March. Active users for Shopee Brasil also experienced fluctuations, starting at 2.66M and peaking at 3.15M mid-March before stabilizing at around 2.95M.

SHEIN - Shopping Online witnessed a steady increase in weekly downloads, starting from roughly 91K at the end of December and climbing to around 192K by late March. The active user base for SHEIN also grew consistently, beginning at 1.81M and reaching 2.50M by the end of the quarter.

Mercado Libre: Compras Online had a relatively stable download rate, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter. Downloads ranged from approximately 77K to 107K, ending the quarter at about 103K. Active users remained robust, starting at 4.07M and experiencing a slight increase to 4.32M by the end of March.

Americanas: Compras Online saw significant variation in weekly downloads, starting at about 38K and peaking at roughly 83K mid-January before fluctuating and ending at around 60K. The app's active user count experienced a dip in late February but recovered to about 1.56M by the end of the quarter.

Amazon Shopping maintained a relatively stable download rate, ranging from approximately 33K to 57K, with a notable peak in early March. Active users for Amazon Shopping remained consistent, starting at 1.22M and peaking at 1.34M in early March before settling at about 1.16M by the end of the quarter.

These insights are derived from Sensor Tower data, and more detailed information can be found on their platform.