Top 5 Communication Apps in Africa, Q3 2022: Performance Overview

The third quarter of 2022 showcased intriguing performance trends for the top 5 communication apps in Africa. Below, we delve into the weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics for each app, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Truecaller: AI Call Blocker

Truecaller experienced a notable increase in weekly downloads, starting at approximately 414K in late June and peaking at 677K in mid-September. The app's weekly revenue saw fluctuations, with a high of around $44K in late June and a low of approximately $33K in mid-July. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 40M throughout the quarter.

imo-International Calls & Chat

imo maintained a steady download rate, starting with about 229K in late June and stabilizing around 205K by late September. Revenue showed a slight decline from approximately $10.8K to $9.1K over the same period. Active users hovered around 3.4M, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

Azar: Video Chat & Meet People

Azar's weekly downloads varied, reaching a peak of around 74K in mid-July and ending the quarter at about 64K. Revenue trends were relatively stable, with a slight peak at approximately $15.3K in mid-August. Active users showed a gradual increase, rising from around 366K in late June to 405K in mid-September.

Numero eSIM: Virtual Number

Numero eSIM saw a consistent download trend, starting at approximately 13.5K in late June and peaking at 19K in late August. Weekly revenue remained steady, fluctuating between $5.3K and $6.3K. Active users increased from around 67K in late June to approximately 74K by early September.

Cafe - Live video chat

Cafe's download numbers showed variability, starting at around 5.2K in late June and peaking at 7.7K in early August. The app's weekly revenue experienced minor fluctuations, with a high of approximately $3.3K in early August. Active users saw a modest increase, growing from about 9.6K in late June to 12K by early August before stabilizing around 9.9K by the end of September.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.