Top 5 Food and Drink Apps on iOS in Africa for Q3 2023

In the third quarter of 2023, the Food and Drink category on iOS in Africa saw notable performance from five standout applications. Below is a breakdown of their trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users based on data from Sensor Tower.

McDonald’s - Non-US showed a consistent pattern in weekly downloads. Starting the quarter with around 14K downloads, the app experienced a slight dip mid-July to approximately 10K. However, it regained momentum in August, peaking at around 12.7K downloads by the end of September. The weekly active users fluctuated, starting at approximately 119K, dipping to around 85K in mid-September, and then rising again to reach 106K by the quarter's end.

talabat: Food, grocery & more maintained a steady download rate throughout the quarter. Downloads hovered around 8K to 12K, with a slight increase towards the end, reaching approximately 9.3K. The app's active user base started at around 160K, experienced a minor decline to about 135K in early September, and then climbed back up to 146K by the end of the quarter.

Uber Eats: Food Delivery experienced a gradual increase in weekly downloads. Beginning with about 7.4K downloads, the app saw a dip to around 5.7K in mid-July, but steadily increased to approximately 9K by the end of September. Active users showed minor fluctuations, starting at around 137K, dipping slightly mid-quarter, and ending at approximately the same level.

Mr D - Groceries & Takeaway had a relatively stable download trend, starting with roughly 6.1K downloads and experiencing minor dips and peaks, ending the quarter at about 7.2K. The active user base remained fairly consistent, starting at around 59K, with slight fluctuations, and ending the quarter at approximately 60K.

Chowdeck | Food Delivery saw a significant spike in downloads during early August, peaking at around 17.4K. However, this was followed by a sharp decline, with downloads dropping to approximately 3.4K by the end of September. Unfortunately, no active user data was available for this app.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.