Top 5 Entertainment Apps in Africa Q3 2022

During the third quarter of 2022, the top entertainment apps in Africa demonstrated varied performance metrics in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides insight into the trends observed for these popular applications.

Netflix saw a consistent trend in weekly downloads, ranging from around 206K to 246K, with a notable peak in early August at approximately 249K. Weekly revenue for the app showed minor fluctuations, peaking at roughly $30.8K at the end of June and maintaining around $26K to $29K for most of the quarter. Active users fluctuated slightly, starting the quarter at about 4.38M and ending at approximately 4.11M.

For TikTok, weekly downloads were strong, particularly in late August when they reached nearly 2.7M. Revenue saw a general upward trend, peaking at around $394K in the last week of September. Active users increased steadily throughout the quarter, starting at roughly 36M and ending at about 39.6M.

Viu -Stream TV Shows & Serials experienced a significant increase in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 369K in mid-September. Weekly revenue varied, with a high of around $5K in late September. Active users showed steady growth, starting at about 1.13M and reaching approximately 1.17M by the end of the quarter.

YouTube Kids maintained stable weekly download numbers, hovering between 126K and 170K. Active users also showed steady growth, beginning the quarter at about 1.34M and ending at approximately 1.51M. There was no reported revenue for this app during the quarter.

Akinator saw a varied trend in weekly downloads, peaking dramatically at about 949K in the final week of September. Revenue remained relatively low, with a peak at around $79 in late September. Active users saw a dramatic increase towards the end of the quarter, rising from approximately 206K at the start to about 2.28M by the end.

These insights into the performance of the top entertainment apps in Africa during Q3 2022 highlight the dynamic nature of user engagement and revenue generation in the region. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.