Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in Africa: Q3 2023

In the third quarter of 2023, social networking apps continued to thrive in Africa, showing varying trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at the top 5 social networking apps on iOS in Africa during this period, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Tango - Live Stream, Go Live saw a steady decline in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $14.9K in late June and decreasing to about $8.4K by the end of September. Weekly downloads fluctuated slightly, peaking at around 2.5K in late August. Active users increased from around 54.7K to 56.4K over the quarter, showing a gradual upward trend.

Azar: Video Chat & Meet People experienced a moderate decline in weekly revenue, starting at $9.2K in late June and ending at $8.3K in late September. Downloads remained relatively stable, ranging between 4.9K and 5.9K. Active users increased from approximately 29K to 30.3K over the quarter, indicating steady growth.

BIGO LIVE-Live Stream, Go Live showed consistent weekly revenue, hovering around $6.3K to $7.5K throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads exhibited growth, peaking at approximately 9.4K in late August. Active users also increased, from around 65K in late June to 69.2K by the end of September, reflecting a positive trend.

Facebook showed a significant increase in weekly revenue, from $2.7K in late June to $13.6K in mid-September. Downloads were strong and steady, peaking at about 108K in early September. Active users consistently hovered around the 14.5M mark, showing a slight upward trend throughout the quarter.

Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat had fluctuating weekly revenue, starting at $5.3K in late June and ending at $5.6K in late September. Downloads remained stable, averaging around 1.5K weekly. Active users showed a slight decline from around 56.6K to 55.4K over the quarter.

For more detailed insights and comprehensive data, visit Sensor Tower.