Top 5 Film & Television Apps on iOS in South Africa: Q2 2023

The second quarter of 2023 saw interesting trends among the top Film & Television apps on the iOS platform in South Africa. Here, we delve into the performance metrics of Netflix, Showmax, DStv Stream, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video. Data is sourced from Sensor Tower, providing insights into downloads, revenue, and active users.

Netflix Weekly revenue for Netflix fluctuated, starting at around $20.3K in late March and ending at approximately $18.8K in the last week of June. Downloads showed variability, peaking at 12.1K in mid-May, and closing the quarter at around 10.3K. The app maintained a robust user base, with active users ranging from 216K to 245K, showing an overall upward trend towards the end of the quarter.

Showmax Showmax experienced moderate download activity, peaking at 6.5K in early April and ending the quarter at about 5.2K. Active users hovered around 34K to 38K, maintaining a relatively stable user base throughout the period.

DStv Stream Downloads for DStv Stream varied, with a notable peak of 5.9K in mid-June. Active users saw minor fluctuations, starting at 87.3K in late March and ending at 82.6K in the last week of June, indicating a slight decline over the quarter.

Disney+ Disney+ showed strong revenue performance, reaching a peak of $37.2K in late May and closing the quarter at around $36.8K. Downloads were relatively stable, ending at approximately 4.8K in late June. Active users grew steadily, starting at 57.9K and rising to 60.6K by the end of the quarter.

Amazon Prime Video Amazon Prime Video's revenue remained consistent, peaking at $19.8K in late April and closing the quarter at $19.6K. Downloads showed a small peak in mid-June at 3.6K. Active users remained steady, fluctuating around 23.8K throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.