Top 5 Entertainment Apps on iOS in South Africa - Q1 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, the iOS entertainment app landscape in South Africa was dominated by TikTok, Netflix, Showmax, DStv Stream, and Disney+. These apps exhibited diverse trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users, reflecting their popularity and usage patterns.

TikTok saw a significant increase in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 34K in mid-March. Its weekly revenue started strong at around $21K in early January but experienced fluctuations, ending the quarter at about $17.6K. Weekly active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 780K throughout the quarter.

Netflix maintained a steady weekly revenue, peaking at $23.8K in late February. The weekly downloads fluctuated, starting at around 11.5K in early January and ending at 8.1K by the end of March. Weekly active users saw a slight decline, averaging around 230K toward the end of the quarter.

Showmax showed a consistent increase in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 8.8K in early February. Weekly active users also trended upward, reaching 40.4K around the same period.

DStv Stream experienced a steady download rate, with weekly downloads peaking at around 5.9K in mid-January. Weekly active users remained stable, averaging around 86K throughout the quarter.

Disney+ demonstrated a strong performance in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $38.3K in late February. The app's weekly downloads showed a gradual increase, reaching around 5.8K at the end of January. Weekly active users saw a steady rise, averaging around 57.9K in late March.

These insights come from Sensor Tower. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's website.