Top 5 Entertainment Apps in South Africa: Q3 2022 Performance

In the third quarter of 2022, the entertainment app landscape in South Africa saw notable trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed look at the top 5 entertainment apps based on data from Sensor Tower.

Disney+ experienced significant growth in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $89K in late June and peaking at around $167K in mid-September. Weekly downloads varied, with the highest being 53K in late June and a steady range between 36K and 46K throughout the quarter. Active users showed a consistent upward trend, growing from 304K at the end of June to 340K by the end of September.

Netflix maintained stable weekly revenue, averaging around $21K to $25K, with minor fluctuations. Weekly downloads remained steady, ranging from 31K to 38K. Active user numbers were robust, starting at 1.28M in late June and reaching nearly 1.17M by the end of September.

DStv Stream saw a steady flow of weekly downloads, peaking at 43K in early August and averaging around 32K towards the end of the quarter. Active users showed minor fluctuations, with numbers ranging from 550K to nearly 576K throughout the period.

Viu -Stream TV Shows & Serials had a relatively stable revenue stream, with weekly earnings fluctuating between $2.8K and $4.9K. Downloads showed a consistent pattern, ranging from 24K to 32K. The active user base remained strong, growing from 348K at the end of June to nearly 390K by the end of September.

Showmax witnessed a gradual increase in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $27K in late June and peaking at around $37K by the end of September. Weekly downloads varied between 22K and 29K, while active users saw a slight decline from 487K to 428K throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.