Top 5 Film & Television Apps on iOS in Africa - Q1 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, the leading film and television apps on iOS in Africa showcased a mix of growth and stability across key performance metrics. According to Sensor Tower, the top 5 apps were Disney+, Shahid - ﺷﺎﻫﺪ, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and WATCH IT: Drama,Movies.

Disney+ saw its weekly revenue peak at around $42K at the end of February, with a consistent upward trend in revenue throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads experienced fluctuations, reaching a high of approximately 8.5K in the last week of January. The app's active users remained relatively steady, averaging around 75K to 80K throughout the quarter.

Shahid - ﺷﺎﻫﺪ from MBC Group demonstrated significant growth in weekly revenue, peaking at around $63K at the end of January and reaching another high of $57K in the last week of March. Downloads saw a notable increase, particularly in the last week of March, hitting approximately 62K. The app's weekly active users also showed a remarkable rise, peaking at around 68K in mid-March.

Amazon Prime Video maintained a stable revenue stream, with weekly revenue fluctuating between $21K and $28K. Downloads showed a gradual increase, peaking at around 10K at the end of March. The number of active users also saw a steady rise, ending the quarter with approximately 68K active users.

Netflix experienced consistent performance throughout the quarter. Weekly revenue hovered around $22K to $28K. Downloads remained strong, averaging around 34K to 41K per week. Active user numbers were substantial, though slightly declining towards the end of the quarter, from about 713K to 643K.

WATCH IT: Drama,Movies saw varied performance, with weekly revenue peaking at around $49K in mid-March. Downloads saw a significant surge, reaching approximately 37K in the last week of March. Active users also increased notably, peaking at around 48K towards the end of the quarter.

These insights demonstrate the dynamic landscape of film and television apps on iOS in Africa during Q1 2023. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.