Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in South Africa, Q4 2022

Throughout Q4 2022, the top social networking applications on iOS in South Africa showed varied performance in terms of weekly downloads, active users, and revenue. Here's a snapshot of how these apps fared:

WhatsApp Messenger maintained a consistent presence with weekly downloads fluctuating between 14K and 24K. The highest number of downloads was recorded in the week of November 28, reaching approximately 24K. Active user numbers remained relatively stable, averaging around 1.67M users weekly, with a slight peak to 1.69M in the last week of December.

Facebook saw a moderate increase in weekly revenue, starting at $1.9K in late September and peaking at $3.2K in early October. Downloads ranged from 9.3K to 13.4K, with notable spikes in early October and late November. Active users hovered around 1.48M, with a slight increase to 1.53M by the end of December.

Messenger experienced a decline in weekly downloads initially, dropping from 8.4K in late September to 5K in late November, before climbing back to 7.7K in the last week of December. Active users showed fluctuations, peaking at 1.49M in the final week of December from a low of 1.36M in late November.

Telegram Messenger exhibited a steady revenue increase, starting at around $500 per week and reaching nearly $800 by the end of December. Downloads peaked at 10.5K in the week of October 24, averaging around 4K to 5K for the rest of the quarter. Active users remained consistent, averaging around 210K to 220K weekly, with a peak of 233K in late October.

BeReal: Photos & Friends Daily saw a decline in weekly downloads from 4.1K in late September to 2.1K in late November, with a slight recovery to 2.3K by the end of December. Active users showed a consistent upward trend, increasing from 65K in late September to nearly 78K by the end of December.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic landscape of social networking apps in South Africa on the iOS platform. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.