Top 5 Utilities Applications in South Africa: Q3 2023 Performance

In the third quarter of 2023, the top 5 utilities applications in South Africa showcased notable trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at their performance, based on Sensor Tower data.

Google saw a gradual increase in weekly downloads, starting from 8.7K in late June and peaking at around 11K in early September. The app maintained a strong user base with weekly active users fluctuating between 15.5M to 16M throughout the quarter.

Truecaller: Caller ID Blocker experienced consistent weekly downloads, hitting a high of approximately 52K in mid-September. The app’s weekly revenue peaked at around $21K at the end of June, and its active users hovered between 3.5M and 3.6M for most of the quarter.

Google Chrome recorded steady weekly downloads, reaching up to 13.5K in early August. Active users remained robust, ranging from 19.2M to nearly 19.8M by the end of September, indicating a strong and consistent user engagement.

Getcontact observed an upward trend in weekly revenue, culminating at about $1.2K in the final week of September. Downloads peaked at around 56K in mid-August, while active users increased significantly from 112K in late June to 173K in mid-September before a slight decline.

Load Shedding Notifier showcased notable performance with a peak in weekly downloads of approximately 64K in mid-September. Weekly revenue saw a steady rise, reaching around $169 by mid-September. The app’s active users ranged from 406K to 474K, demonstrating a stable user base.

These insights provide a snapshot of the utilities app market in South Africa for Q3 2023. For more in-depth analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower.