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Top 5 Consumer Finance Apps in South Africa Q4 2023

Discover the performance trends of the top 5 consumer finance apps in South Africa for Q4 2023, including weekly downloads and active users.

Top 5 Consumer Finance Apps in South Africa Q4 2023

During the fourth quarter of 2023, the top consumer finance apps in South Africa showcased varied performance trends across downloads and active users. Here’s a detailed look at how each app fared:

Capitec Bank saw a significant fluctuation in weekly downloads, starting strong with 172K in late September and peaking at 207K in the first week of October. However, downloads dipped to around 53K by the end of December. Active users showed a relatively stable trend, averaging around 3.2M with minor fluctuations, ending the quarter at approximately 3.1M.

TymeBank experienced a peak in weekly downloads at 87K at the beginning of October, followed by a decline and stabilization around the 25K mark by the end of December. Active users maintained a consistent level throughout the quarter, averaging around 870K, with minor variations.

FNB Banking App had a steady performance in terms of downloads, with a noticeable peak of 49K in early October and a gradual decline to 23K by the end of December. Active users showed a slight downward trend, starting at 1.8M in late September and ending at approximately 1.5M.

Nedbank Money had weekly downloads peaking at 52K in early October but saw a gradual decline, stabilizing around 23K towards the end of December. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 490K throughout the quarter.

Standard Bank / Stanbic Bank demonstrated consistent weekly downloads, peaking at 39K in early October and tapering off to 21K by the end of December. Active users hovered around the 550K mark, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2024