Top 5 Entertainment Apps in Africa Q3 2023: Performance Insights

In the third quarter of 2023, the top entertainment apps in Africa demonstrated notable trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Below, we delve into the performance of Netflix, TikTok, Viu -Stream TV Shows & Serials, YouTube Kids, and Shahid - ﺷﺎﻫﺪ, using data sourced from Sensor Tower.

Netflix

Netflix experienced a steady revenue trend, peaking at around $21K in both the last week of June and September. Weekly downloads saw a significant boost in early August, reaching approximately 333K. In terms of active users, the app maintained a stable performance, hovering around 4.3M throughout the quarter.

TikTok

TikTok showed impressive revenue figures, with a notable peak of about $428K in the first week of July. Weekly downloads consistently remained above 1.3M, peaking at over 1.8M in late August. Active users were robust, consistently around 43M, demonstrating the app's strong engagement.

Viu -Stream TV Shows & Serials

Viu -Stream TV Shows & Serials had a varied revenue pattern, with a peak of $6K in the last week of September. Downloads saw a gradual increase, reaching around 201K in mid-September. The app's active users fluctuated but remained above 1M, peaking at about 1.2M in early July.

YouTube Kids

YouTube Kids maintained a steady download rate, with a peak of approximately 175K in mid-August. Active users showed a positive trend, increasing to about 1.9M by the end of August and maintaining this level through September.

Shahid - ﺷﺎﻫﺪ

Shahid - ﺷﺎﻫﺪ had a notable peak in revenue at around $44K in late August. Downloads saw a significant spike, reaching around 355K in the last week of August. Active users followed a similar trend, peaking at approximately 678K in the same period.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.