Top 5 Photo and Video Apps in Kenya for Q1 2023

In Q1 2023, the top five photo and video applications in Kenya displayed varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, reveal the dynamics of the app market in this category.

Google Photos: Backup & Edit showcased a consistent pattern in weekly downloads, averaging around 10K. Weekly revenue for this app saw fluctuations, peaking at approximately $1.1K in mid-January and late February. The app maintained a high level of user engagement with weekly active users ranging between 4.9M and 5.3M throughout the quarter.

Canva: Design, Art & AI Editor experienced a notable increase in weekly downloads, reaching up to 7K in early February. Revenue trends for Canva were relatively stable, with the highest weekly revenue recorded at around $1.1K at the end of February. The app’s active user base remained steady, fluctuating between 71K and 82K.

Splice - Video Editor & Maker showed a modest but steady performance. Weekly downloads hovered around 200 to 300, while weekly revenue saw a peak at $467 at the end of January. Active users for Splice remained consistent, averaging around 1K throughout the quarter.

Facetune AI Photo/Video Editor had a stable number of weekly downloads, generally around 100 to 150. Revenue trends were more dynamic, peaking at $450 in early March. The app’s active users decreased slightly over the quarter, from around 2.9K to 2.3K.

FaceApp: Perfect Face Editor demonstrated significant fluctuations in weekly downloads, with a notable spike to 4.4K at the end of January. Weekly revenue also varied, reaching a high of $398 in late January and February. FaceApp maintained a relatively high number of active users, peaking at about 20.5K in late January.

For more detailed insights and data on app performance, visit Sensor Tower.