Top 5 Health and Fitness Apps on Android in South Africa, Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the health and fitness app category on Android in South Africa saw significant activity. Let's take a closer look at the performance of the top five apps based on Sensor Tower data.

Strava: Run, Bike, Hike from Strava Inc. demonstrated a consistent increase in weekly revenue, reaching its peak at approximately $6.6K in mid-August. Weekly downloads showed variability, with a notable rise to around 1.8K by the end of September. The app maintained a robust user base, with weekly active users hovering around 53K by the end of the quarter.

Flo Period & Pregnancy Tracker by Flo Health Inc. saw its weekly revenue climb to about $4.7K in late August. Downloads surged dramatically to over 15K in mid-September. The app's active user count grew steadily, peaking at nearly 231K in the same period.

MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter experienced a gradual increase in weekly revenue, closing the quarter at approximately $3.2K. Downloads peaked at 2.8K in late September, while active users increased to about 9.7K, marking a strong user engagement towards the quarter's end.

Dancefitme: Fun Workouts from TechPionners Team showed a remarkable spike in downloads, reaching over 11K in early September. Weekly revenue also saw a significant rise to nearly $2.8K in the same period. Active users mirrored this growth, peaking at around 11K.

Finally, BetterMe: Health Coaching by BetterMe Limited had a stable revenue trend, ending the quarter with about $1.9K. Downloads remained consistent with a slight dip mid-quarter, but active users rose to over 7K by September's end, indicating a recovering user engagement.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the health and fitness sector in South Africa, with each app experiencing unique growth patterns. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.