Top 5 Communication Apps in Kenya Q1 2022

In the first quarter of 2022, the performance of the top five communication apps in Kenya showed notable trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, as reported by Sensor Tower. Below is a detailed overview of each app's performance metrics.

Truecaller: AI Call Blocker saw a consistent increase in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 41.0K in early March. Revenue fluctuated, reaching a high of around $2.4K in mid-January and closing the quarter at $2.3K. The app maintained a strong user base, with weekly active users averaging around 3.8M, peaking at 3.9M in early February.

Numero eSIM: Virtual Number experienced a varied trend in weekly downloads, starting strong with 3.3K in mid-January but dropping to around 1.3K by the end of March. Revenue was relatively stable, averaging around $0.5K per week. Weekly active users showed an initial rise to 6.2K in mid-January, gradually stabilizing around 4.4K by the end of the quarter.

For imo-International Calls & Chat, weekly downloads increased, peaking at approximately 35.0K in late March. Revenue saw a significant rise, reaching $0.7K in early March. The app's weekly active users consistently grew, starting at 0.4M and reaching 0.4M by the end of the period.

Hushed: US Second Phone Number maintained a modest download rate, with a peak of 128 in mid-March. Revenue showed some fluctuation, peaking at $0.3K in late March. Active users remained relatively steady, averaging around 200 throughout the quarter.

Lastly, Vyke: Second Phone/2nd Line had a low download rate, with a peak of 193 in early January. Revenue trends varied, peaking at $0.1K in late March. Weekly active users saw a steady increase, reaching a peak of 267 in mid-March.

These trends reflect the dynamic nature of the communication app market in Kenya during Q1 2022. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.