Top 5 Communication Apps in South Africa for Q3 2023

In the third quarter of 2023, the top communication apps in South Africa demonstrated varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at the performance of the leading apps in this category, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Truecaller: AI Call Blocker experienced consistent weekly revenue, peaking at around $21K in the last week of September. Downloads fluctuated throughout the quarter, reaching a high of approximately 52K in mid-September. Active users saw a slight increase, ending the quarter with around 3.6M.

imo-International Calls & Chat maintained a steady revenue stream, averaging between $10K and $13K weekly. Downloads showed significant variation, with a notable peak of about 13.6K in early August. Active users grew modestly, closing the quarter at around 112K.

Skype displayed stable revenue figures, fluctuating around $3K per week. Downloads saw a peak of approximately 8.3K in early August, while active users experienced a slight decline, ending September with around 41K.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out showed steady weekly revenue, with a peak of around $2.8K in late September. Downloads varied, reaching about 13.9K in early July. Active users remained fairly consistent, ending the quarter with approximately 185K.

CallApp: Caller ID & Block experienced a notable rise in downloads, peaking at around 38.4K in mid-September. Revenue showed a gradual increase, reaching approximately $956 in the last week of September. Active users grew significantly, ending the quarter at around 205K.

These insights into the performance of the top 5 communication apps in South Africa for Q3 2023 highlight the dynamic nature of user engagement and revenue generation in this competitive market. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.