Top 5 Photo and Video Apps in Africa Q1 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, the top 5 photo and video applications in Africa have shown varied performance in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at the trends for each app, based on data from Sensor Tower.

CapCut - Video Editor experienced a significant growth in weekly revenue, peaking at roughly $3.6K in the final week of March. Weekly downloads showed a downward trend, starting at 700K in early January and dropping to 489K by the end of March. Active users fluctuated slightly, remaining above 3.3M throughout the quarter.

Snapchat saw weekly revenue fluctuations, with a peak of about $12K in late January. Weekly downloads started strong at 761K but declined to 542K by the end of March. Active users maintained a robust presence, with numbers staying above 32M throughout the quarter.

YouTube: Watch, Listen, Stream continued to generate substantial weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $57K in late February. The app's weekly downloads varied, starting at 187K and ending at 179K. Active users consistently remained above 152M, highlighting the platform's extensive reach.

Instagram showed a steady revenue stream, peaking at around $37K in mid-February. Weekly downloads were strong, beginning at 1.1M and maintaining over 850K throughout the quarter. Active users remained stable, consistently above 42M.

Canva: Design, Art & AI Editor showed a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $43K in late February. Weekly downloads varied, starting at 105K and ending at 101K. Active users increased over the quarter, reaching nearly 977K in early March.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the photo and video app market in Africa. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.