Top 5 iOS Photo and Video Apps in Africa Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the top Photo and Video applications on the iOS platform in Africa demonstrated diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and user engagement. Here's a closer look at the performance of these leading apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

YouTube: Watch, Listen, Stream saw a notable rise in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $52.8K at the beginning of July and peaking at around $61.9K by the end of September. Weekly downloads fluctuated, hitting a high of nearly 123K in mid-August, while weekly active users remained robust, consistently exceeding 12M, with a peak of 12.3M in late September.

Canva: AI Photo & Video Editor maintained steady weekly revenue, reaching approximately $24.8K by the end of the quarter. Downloads exhibited a gradual increase, peaking at about 28.1K in early September. Active users showed a steady upward trend, ending the quarter with around 175.6K.

Instagram experienced a significant increase in weekly revenue, starting at $19.9K and climbing to $25.5K by the end of September. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight peak at 114.6K in early September. The app maintained a strong user base, with active users hovering around 3.9M throughout the quarter.

Google Photos: Backup & Edit saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $14.1K and ending at $17.6K. Downloads were consistent, peaking at around 21.7K in early September. Active users showed slight fluctuations but ended the quarter with about 440K.

CapCut - Video Editor witnessed a significant increase in weekly revenue, from $9.3K at the start of July to $19.4K by the end of September. Downloads were strong, peaking at 150K in mid-September. Active users consistently increased, reaching nearly 1.2M by the quarter's end.

These insights into the top-performing Photo and Video apps in Africa highlight the dynamic nature of the app market. For more detailed insights and analysis, visit Sensor Tower.