Top 5 Reference Apps on iOS in South Africa in Q1 2023

During the first quarter of 2023, the top 5 reference apps on the iOS platform in South Africa demonstrated diverse performance trends. Here’s a closer look at their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Bible maintained a steady download rate throughout Q1 2023, with a notable peak of around 6.8K downloads in the first week of January. Active users for the app fluctuated slightly but remained robust, peaking at about 184K in mid-March.

Google Translate showed consistent weekly downloads, averaging around 1K throughout the quarter. The app’s active user base remained stable, with a slight uptick in mid-February, reaching approximately 65.7K.

Bible · saw a peak in weekly revenue of around $227 in late February. Downloads varied, with the highest weekly downloads hitting 917 in mid-March. Active users also increased steadily, reaching around 2.1K by the end of the quarter.

Oxford Dictionary experienced a peak in weekly revenue of approximately $249 in the third week of March. Weekly downloads were highest in mid-January at 580, while active users peaked in late February at around 937.

BibleProject had notable peaks in weekly downloads, particularly in mid-March with 1.1K downloads. Active users followed a similar pattern, peaking at about 2.1K in mid-March.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, where more detailed analytics can be found for each app’s performance.