Top 5 Entertainment Apps on Android in South Africa Q3 2023

During the third quarter of 2023, the top five entertainment apps on Android in South Africa showcased varied performance trends. Here’s a closer look at their weekly downloads, revenue, and active users according to data from Sensor Tower.

Disney+ saw significant fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at around $303K in the final week of September. Weekly downloads experienced an upward trend, with a notable increase to approximately 41.7K in the same period. The app also showed strong weekly active user numbers, growing from 360K to nearly 399K by the end of the quarter.

Showmax 1.0 had a more modest revenue performance, starting at about $72.3K in late June and declining to $17.9K by the end of September. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease from around 20K to 17.8K weekly. Active users also saw a gradual decline from 292K to around 253K throughout the quarter.

ReelShort - Short Movie & TV experienced a dramatic rise in weekly revenue, starting at a minimal $181 in late June and peaking at roughly $18K by late August. Downloads surged significantly, reaching about 29.6K by the end of August. Active users followed a similar pattern, increasing from 1.8K to over 21K by the final week of September.

Crunchyroll maintained a steady performance with weekly revenue hovering around the $3K to $4.5K mark. Downloads were relatively stable, ranging from 1.5K to 2.1K weekly. Active users showed a slight increase from 32.6K to 33.6K by the end of the quarter.

Viu: Dramas, TV Shows & Movies demonstrated a strong performance, with weekly revenue peaking at around $3.9K in late September. Downloads hit a high of approximately 45.9K in mid-July. Active users remained robust, starting at 401K and peaking at nearly 486K in mid-September.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.