Top 5 Sports Apps on iOS in Africa Q3 2022

The third quarter of 2022 saw varied performance among the top 5 sports apps on the iOS platform in Africa. Below is a detailed analysis of the weekly trends in downloads and active users for these apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

SportyBet - Sports Betting

During Q3 2022, weekly downloads for SportyBet - Sports Betting experienced significant fluctuations. Starting at around 8K downloads in early July, the app saw a notable rise to 27K in the first week of August. This was followed by a decline, stabilizing between 15K and 23K downloads per week in September. The app also saw a steady increase in weekly active users, growing from approximately 34.5K in late June to a peak of 57.2K in mid-September, before slightly decreasing to 53.4K by the end of the quarter.

Premier League - Official App

The Premier League - Official App recorded substantial weekly download growth, starting at 3K in late June and peaking at 67.8K in the first week of August. The downloads then tapered off, settling between 5K and 25K in September. Active users showed a similar trend, beginning at 86.4K and climbing to a peak of 508.5K by the end of August, followed by a decline to 417.7K by the end of September.

1xBet: Sports Betting Nigeria

1xBet: Sports Betting Nigeria maintained a relatively steady pace in weekly downloads, ranging from 4.9K to 9.8K throughout Q3 2022. Active users also saw a steady increase, starting at 27.3K in late June and reaching 51.9K by the end of September, indicating consistent user engagement.

Flashscore - Live scores

Flashscore - Live scores showed varied weekly download numbers, beginning at approximately 3.6K in late June and peaking at 10.1K in late August. Weekly active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 88.2K to 107.8K throughout the quarter. The app's weekly revenue displayed modest growth, ranging from $7 to $53.

LiveScore: Live Sports Scores

LiveScore: Live Sports Scores experienced a steady increase in weekly downloads, starting at 2.3K in late June and reaching up to 9.9K by the end of August. Active users also showed growth, beginning at 74.6K and peaking at 103K in late August. The app maintained a stable number of active users around the 98K mark by the end of September.

For more detailed insights into the performance of these apps and others, visit Sensor Tower's platform.