Top 5 Social Networking Apps on iOS in South Africa - Q1 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, the top 5 social networking apps on iOS in South Africa showcased varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Below, we delve into the specifics for each app, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat from Grindr LLC saw weekly revenue fluctuate throughout the quarter, peaking at approximately $5.2K in the final week of February. Weekly downloads were relatively stable, with a notable spike to 305 during the first and last week of March. Active users stayed around 9.3K to 9.4K, showing a slight increase towards the end of the quarter.

Life360: Find Friends & Family from Life360 experienced steady weekly revenue, reaching around $4.4K in the last week of March. Downloads ranged from 2.1K to 2.6K, with the highest number in mid-March. Active users remained robust, growing from 55.7K at the beginning of January to approximately 60.1K by the end of March.

Facebook from Meta Platforms, Inc. maintained a consistent weekly revenue, culminating at $3.7K in the last week of March. Downloads showed a downward trend initially but rebounded to 12.6K in the last week of the quarter. Active users hovered around 1.68M, indicating steady engagement throughout the period.

BIGO LIVE-Live Stream, Go Live from BIGO TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. had a significant revenue peak of $5.5K in the final week of February, with weekly downloads staying below 300. Active users remained stable, averaging around 2.1K.

Skype by Skype Communications S.a.r.l displayed consistent weekly revenue, peaking at $2.2K in the last week of March. Downloads varied, peaking at 1.1K in early January. Active users were steady, ranging from 21.2K to 23.4K over the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.