Top 5 Communication Apps in South Africa Q2 2022

In the second quarter of 2022, the top 5 communication apps in South Africa showed varied performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Drawing from Sensor Tower's data, let's delve into the specifics.

Truecaller: AI Call Blocker experienced notable fluctuations in both weekly downloads and revenue. Weekly downloads hit a peak of approximately 71.7K in late May, while weekly revenue reached around $26.4K at the end of June. The app also maintained a consistent user base, with weekly active users hovering around 3.6M.

imo-International Calls & Chat saw a modest but steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at about $7.8K in mid-June. Download numbers remained relatively stable, with a slight increase to 5.7K in early June. Weekly active users, however, saw a gradual decline from 131.8K in late March to 118.6K by the end of June.

Skype showed a consistent rise in weekly revenue, culminating at approximately $4.2K in mid-June. Downloads fluctuated but generally remained around the 3K mark. The app's weekly active users experienced a slight decline, starting at 52.8K in late March and ending at 47.2K in late June.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out demonstrated a steady user engagement, with weekly active users increasing from 174.7K in late March to 194.8K by the end of June. Weekly downloads were stable, peaking at around 9.1K in early May. Revenue saw some fluctuations, with a high of $2.4K in late May.

Finally, CallApp: Caller ID & Block experienced a decline in both weekly downloads and active users. Downloads dropped from 19.5K in late March to 11.2K by the end of June. Despite this, the app's weekly revenue remained relatively stable, with a slight increase to $826 in late June. Active users saw a drop from 92.9K in late March to 89.9K by the end of the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.