Top 5 iOS Dating Apps in South Africa for Q3 2024

During the third quarter of 2024, the top dating apps on iOS in South Africa displayed varied performance metrics in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. According to Sensor Tower data, here’s how these popular apps fared:

Tinder Dating App: Chat & Date showed a dynamic trend in its weekly revenue, which peaked at approximately $18.5K in late July and early September. Downloads fluctuated, with a notable increase to around 5.7K in mid-September, while active users saw a gradual decline from approximately 33.3K at the start of July to 28K by the end of September.

Bumble Dating App: Meet & Date experienced a steady revenue pattern, with weekly figures reaching close to $9.2K towards the end of July and September. Download numbers were generally lower, with a peak at about 2.8K in mid-August, and active users slightly decreased from 17.5K to 16.6K over the quarter.

Hinge Dating App: Match & Meet saw its revenue peak at about $7.1K in late July, with a consistent performance throughout the quarter. Downloads varied, reaching a high of approximately 2.3K in early August. Active users increased steadily, rising from about 31.4K to 34.5K by the quarter's end.

Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat maintained a stable revenue stream, peaking at around $5.9K in the last week of September. Downloads remained low, with a slight increase to approximately 348 in late September. Active users showed minor fluctuations, ending the quarter at around 8.8K.

Finally, Badoo: Dating. Chat. Friends experienced a stable revenue flow, peaking at about $2.9K in late September. Downloads remained modest, while active users fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter at approximately 26.4K.

These insights provide an overview of the competitive landscape for dating apps in South Africa. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.