Top 5 Food and Drink Apps on iOS in the US for Q1 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, the top food and drink applications on iOS in the United States showcased varying trends in downloads and active users. Below, we delve into the performance of these leading apps, with data sourced from Sensor Tower. For more insights, you can explore Sensor Tower's comprehensive reports.

DoorDash - Food Delivery experienced a strong performance in downloads, starting the quarter with around 318K downloads and maintaining a steady flow throughout, peaking at approximately 300K in late February. The active user base also showed positive trends, beginning at 12.4M and fluctuating slightly but ending the quarter at around 13.2M.

McDonald's saw a notable increase in downloads, particularly in mid-January with a spike to nearly 298K. Throughout the quarter, downloads remained robust, averaging around 250K per week. The app's active users grew steadily from 5.2M at the start of the quarter to about 5.6M by the end of March.

Uber Eats: Food Delivery maintained a consistent download rate, starting at 178K and staying within the range of 164K to 179K throughout the quarter. Active users exhibited a stable trend, beginning at 10M and ending slightly higher at around 10.3M.

Starbucks displayed steady download numbers, starting at 168K and maintaining a weekly average of around 140K to 150K. The app's active users showed some fluctuations, starting at 4.3M, dipping mid-quarter, and then stabilizing at around 3.9M towards the end of March.

Instacart: Groceries & Food started the quarter with 128K downloads and maintained a relatively stable download rate, averaging around 120K per week. Active users saw a slight increase, beginning at 1.1M and peaking at 1.2M in mid-March before settling back to approximately 1.1M by the end of the quarter.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the food and drink app market on iOS in the US. For a deeper dive into these insights and more, visit Sensor Tower.