Top 5 iOS Photo and Video Apps in South Africa: Q3 2024 Performance

In the third quarter of 2024, the top five photo and video applications on the iOS platform in South Africa showcased varying performance trends, as reported by Sensor Tower.

YouTube: Watch, Listen, Stream saw consistent weekly revenue, peaking at about $36K towards the end of September. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of approximately 19.8K in mid-September. The app maintained a strong user base with weekly active users hovering around 2.7M, ending the quarter with a slight increase to 2.72M.

Canva: AI Photo & Video Editor experienced a steady rise in weekly revenue, culminating at around $18.3K by the end of September. Downloads showed an increasing trend, peaking at about 7.6K in mid-August. Active user numbers also rose gradually, reaching over 73K by the quarter's close.

Google Photos: Backup & Edit had a fluctuating revenue stream, with a peak of approximately $13.3K in late September. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, averaging around 4.4K. The app's active user count increased steadily, concluding the quarter with nearly 118K users.

Instagram reported variable weekly revenue, peaking at about $9.9K in late September. Downloads saw a significant spike, reaching 21.9K in early September. The app's active users remained consistent, with a slight uptick to over 723K by the end of the quarter.

Finally, FaceApp: Perfect Face Editor experienced modest revenue growth, peaking at approximately $8.1K in late September. Weekly downloads remained steady, with a notable increase to 975 in mid-September. Active users showed a gradual increase, ending the quarter with over 5.2K users.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic landscape for photo and video applications in South Africa's iOS market. For more detailed information and further insights, visit Sensor Tower.