Top 5 Dating Apps on iOS in South Africa Q3 2023

The third quarter of 2023 witnessed notable trends among the leading dating apps on iOS in South Africa. Here’s a closer look at the performance of the top 5 dating apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Tinder Dating App: Chat & Date showed a consistent revenue trend, peaking at around $16.7K in late July. Its weekly downloads fluctuated, peaking at 3.2K in mid-July while maintaining an average of approximately 2.9K throughout the quarter. Active users saw a slight decline from 41.1K at the start of the quarter to 36.5K by the end.

Bumble Dating App: Meet & Date experienced steady weekly revenue, peaking at $9.4K in late July. Downloads showed a significant spike to 2.1K in mid-September, while active users remained stable, averaging around 19K throughout the quarter.

Hinge Dating App: Match & Meet saw a gradual increase in revenue, reaching close to $5K by the end of September. Downloads were more erratic, peaking at 1.6K at the start of the quarter and fluctuating thereafter. Active users grew from 21.6K in late June to 22.9K by the end of September.

Badoo: Dating. Chat. Friends maintained a stable revenue trend, peaking at $2.1K in late September. Downloads were steady, with a peak of 1.2K in early July. Active users remained consistent, averaging around 22.6K throughout the quarter.

Plug AI: Texting Assistant, a newer entrant, showed a gradual increase in revenue, reaching $1.1K by the end of September. Downloads peaked at 2.2K in early July but then stabilized around 500. Active users were steady, averaging around 1.4K throughout the quarter.

These insights offer a glimpse into the dynamic dating app market in South Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.