Top 5 iOS Travel Apps in South Africa Q4 2023

In the fourth quarter of 2023, the top five travel apps on the iOS platform in South Africa showcased notable trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker saw a consistent increase in weekly revenue, starting around $850 and peaking at approximately $1.6K by the end of December. Downloads fluctuated slightly, with a low of 568 in mid-October and reaching up to 952 in mid-December. Active users showed a gradual rise, starting from 2.9K in late September and ending the quarter at about 3.1K.

Firefinch had a significant spike in revenue in mid-October, hitting $1.1K, and another peak at $779 in the last week of December. Downloads remained relatively low, with a modest increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching 91. Active users data was not provided.

Planes Live - Flight Tracker experienced steady weekly revenue, averaging around $300-$350 throughout the quarter. Downloads started at 120 in late September and peaked at 311 in mid-December. Active users showed a steady increase, reaching a high of 3.5K in mid-December before slightly dropping to 2.9K by the end of the quarter.

MAPS.ME: Offline Maps, GPS Nav maintained a consistent revenue stream, hovering around $200 weekly. Downloads were stable, ranging from 90 to 142, with a slight peak in early December. Active users remained relatively constant, fluctuating between 530 and 649 throughout the quarter.

Flight Tracker + showed steady revenue, averaging around $180-$230 weekly. Downloads varied slightly, with a range from 104 to 187, peaking in mid-November. Active users remained stable, starting at 384 in late September and ending the quarter at around 385.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the travel app market in South Africa. For more detailed data and insights, visit Sensor Tower.