AI Insights · Timothy · October 2022
Top 5 iOS Dating Apps in South Africa Q3 2022
A look at the performance of the top 5 dating apps on iOS in South Africa during Q3 2022, based on metrics like weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.
In Q3 2022, the dating app market in South Africa saw notable activity. Here's a breakdown of the performance of the top five iOS dating apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.
Tinder Dating App: Chat & Date from Tinder Inc. experienced a mixed quarter. Weekly revenue fluctuated, peaking at around $19K in the last week of June and dropping to approximately $15.7K by mid-September. Weekly downloads showed a similar trend, starting at around 2.7K and ending the quarter at about 2.4K. Active users saw a peak of nearly 49.1K in early September before settling at around 44.6K by the end of the quarter.
Bumble Dating App: Meet & Date by Bumble Holding Limited had a steady revenue increase, reaching roughly $11K in the final week of September. Downloads peaked in mid-September at approximately 1.1K before stabilizing around 820. Active users consistently hovered around 18K to 19K throughout the quarter.
Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat from Grindr LLC saw varied results. Revenue peaked at about $5.3K in late June, fluctuating throughout the quarter, and ending at around $4.4K. Downloads ranged from 256 to 336 weekly, while active users remained stable, peaking at around 10K in mid-July.
Hinge Dating App: Match & Meet by Hinge, Inc. showed a consistent performance. Weekly revenue fluctuated between $2.7K and $3.9K, with a peak in late September. Downloads remained relatively stable, peaking at around 939 in mid-September. Active users increased from about 16.8K in late June to approximately 17.8K by the end of the quarter.
Badoo: Dating. Chat. Friends from Badoo Software Ltd saw steady growth in active users, starting at around 20.9K and ending at approximately 20.2K. Revenue peaked at about $2.5K in late August, while downloads fluctuated, peaking at around 1K in early September.
These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic nature of the dating app market in South Africa. For more detailed analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower.
