Top 5 Entertainment Apps on iOS in South Africa in Q4 2023

During the fourth quarter of 2023, the top 5 entertainment apps on iOS in South Africa showcased diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active user activity. Below is a detailed overview based on data from Sensor Tower.

TikTok experienced notable fluctuations in its metrics. Weekly revenue saw a peak of around $25K in mid-December, with a consistent range of $19K to $25K throughout the quarter. Downloads fluctuated, starting at nearly 30K in late September, dipping to 12K in mid-November, and then recovering to about 19K by the end of December. Active users hovered around 800K, peaking at 850K in late September and slightly declining towards the year's end.

Netflix displayed steady trends with weekly revenue reaching approximately $18K at the end of December. Downloads varied modestly, starting at 8K in late September, dipping to 5K in late October, and then rising to 9K by the end of December. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 220K with minor fluctuations.

DStv Stream showed interesting patterns, particularly in downloads and active users. Downloads peaked at about 9K in mid-October before stabilizing around 3.5K towards the end of the quarter. Active users reached a high of 97K in mid-October, with a slight decrease to around 92K by the end of December.

ReelShort - Short Movie & TV saw significant movements in its metrics. Weekly revenue spiked to approximately $10K in early November, with fluctuations between $2K and $9K during the quarter. Downloads peaked at 18K in early November, then stabilized around 2.5K to 4K. Active users also saw a notable increase, peaking at 17K in mid-November before settling to around 7K by the end of December.

Showmax maintained a steady performance in downloads, starting at 4.4K in late September and ending at around 6.5K in December. Active users showed a significant increase from 32K in late September to nearly 38K in early December, before a slight drop to 35K by the end of the year.

These insights into the top 5 entertainment apps on iOS in South Africa for Q4 2023 are derived from Sensor Tower. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.