Top 5 Health and Fitness Apps on iOS in South Africa: Q2 2023

In Q2 2023, the top health and fitness apps on iOS in South Africa demonstrated notable performance trends. Below, we explore the weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics for the top 5 apps, based on data provided by Sensor Tower.

Sweatcoin Walking Step Counter

The Sweatcoin Walking Step Counter from Sweatco Ltd saw a consistent increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $257 in the final week of June. Weekly downloads showcased an upward trend, reaching a high of around 4.6K in early June before tapering off to 1.6K by the end of the month. The app maintained a growing number of weekly active users, starting at 16K in late March and peaking at about 30K in early June.

Discovery

Discovery by Discovery Limited saw stable weekly downloads, fluctuating between 1.8K to 2.3K throughout the quarter. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 20K to 21K, with minor fluctuations observed over the weeks.

Virgin Active SA

Virgin Active SA experienced a significant rise in weekly downloads, starting at 883 and reaching a peak of 4.9K in mid-June. The app also saw a steady increase in active users, climbing from 4.6K in late March to 10K by mid-June.

Flo Period & Pregnancy Tracker

Flo Period & Pregnancy Tracker by FLO HEALTH UK LIMITED demonstrated strong revenue performance, with weekly earnings peaking at approximately $5.6K in early May. Downloads remained stable, averaging around 1.8K to 2.1K per week. The app's active user count showed minor fluctuations, maintaining an average of around 58K throughout the quarter.

Sorbet Group

Sorbet Group saw a significant spike in downloads in early April with 10.4K downloads, followed by a stabilization to around 900 per week for the remainder of the quarter. Active user data for this app was not provided.

These insights illustrate the dynamic nature of the health and fitness app market in South Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.