Top 5 Food and Drink Apps on iOS in Africa Q3 2024

The third quarter of 2024 saw notable performances from the top food and drink apps on the iOS platform in Africa. Here’s a closer look at the trends for the top 5 applications, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Chowdeck | Food Delivery, developed by Chowdeck Logistics Limited, experienced a significant spike in weekly downloads, peaking at around 86K in the week of August 5. This surge was preceded by a steady increase from early July, with downloads initially at 5K. The app's weekly active users mirrored this trend, climbing from approximately 24K at the start of the quarter to a high of 105K in early August before gradually declining to about 49K by the end of September.

talabat: Food, grocery & more maintained a consistent performance throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads ranged from 11K to 13K, showing slight fluctuations but overall stability. Active users hovered around the 180K mark, with minor variations, indicating a solid user base.

McDonald’s - Non-US app downloads showed a gradual upward trend, beginning at 7.5K and increasing to a peak of approximately 14K in the week of August 19. Active users followed a similar pattern, increasing from 42K to 49K during the same period, before stabilizing around 44K towards the quarter's end.

The Uber Eats: Food Delivery app demonstrated a steady download rate, fluctuating between 8K and 9.5K. Active user numbers remained strong, starting at 136K and growing to 141K by the end of September, reflecting consistent engagement.

Lastly, Mr D - Groceries & Takeaway showed a stable download trend, with numbers ranging from 6K to 9K. Active users experienced a gradual increase from 63K to 66K over the quarter, suggesting steady user retention.

These insights underscore the varying dynamics within the African food and drink app market on iOS during Q3 2024. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.