Top 5 Film & Television Apps Performance in South Africa Q2 2024

In the second quarter of 2024, the top five Film & Television apps in South Africa showcased varied performance metrics on a unified platform. Here’s a closer look at their downloads, revenue, and active user trends:

Showmax saw fluctuating weekly downloads, starting strong with 115K in early April and ending the quarter with 56K. The app maintained a steady increase in weekly active users, peaking at approximately 675K by the end of June.

Netflix experienced a modest decline in weekly revenue, from around $17K at the start of April to about $15K by the end of June. Weekly downloads showed an upward trend towards the end of the quarter, reaching 57K. Active users remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, closing at 1.03M.

DramaBox - Stream Drama Shorts displayed a notable surge in weekly revenue, peaking at $41K in mid-June. Weekly downloads varied, with a significant spike to 75K in late May. Active users also saw a substantial increase, reaching 139K at the beginning of June before stabilizing at 115K by the end of the month.

Disney+ demonstrated a consistent weekly revenue, averaging around $135K to $170K throughout the quarter. Downloads showed a gradual increase, culminating at 41K in late June. Active users followed a similar trend, ending the quarter with 535K.

Viu -Stream TV Shows & Serials had a steady weekly revenue, closing at $4K in the final week of June. Weekly downloads saw a rise in mid-June, reaching 37K. Active users remained strong, peaking at 502K by the end of the quarter.

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