Top 5 Sports Apps on iOS in Africa Q2 2023

In the second quarter of 2023, the performance of the top 5 sports apps on iOS in Africa showed varied trends in downloads, active users, and revenue. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, offers a comprehensive view of these leading apps.

SportyBet - Sports Betting saw a steady pattern in weekly downloads, starting at 18.5K at the end of March and gradually declining to around 10.7K by the end of June. The app’s active users mirrored this trend, decreasing from 68.2K to 59.9K over the same period.

1xBet: Sports betting maintained a relatively stable download rate, beginning with 9.9K downloads per week and experiencing a peak of 14.1K in mid-May. Weekly active users showed a consistent upward trend, growing from 107.9K to 121.3K by the end of Q2.

For Flashscore - Live scores, weekly downloads started at 7.1K, peaking at 7.8K in early May before declining to around 4.7K by the end of June. Active users also saw a decline from 127.6K to 121K throughout the quarter. The app generated modest weekly revenue, peaking at $39 in late May.

1xBet: Sports Betting Nigeria experienced a decrease in downloads, starting at 9K and dropping to 4.5K by the end of June. Active users, however, remained fairly consistent, hovering around 107K to 109K during the quarter.

LiveScore: Live Sports Scores had a notable decline in weekly downloads, from 6.1K at the end of March to 3K by the end of June. Active users also decreased steadily from 108.8K to 84.5K over the quarter.

For more detailed insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower. The data highlights the dynamic nature of sports app usage in Africa, reflecting changes in user engagement and app popularity.