Top 5 iOS Social Networking Apps in South Africa, Q3 2024

During the third quarter of 2024, the top social networking applications on iOS in South Africa demonstrated varied performance metrics in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users.

Life360: Find Friends & Family saw a significant rise in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $4.5K in early July and climbing to about $7.3K by the end of September. Downloads peaked at 4.9K in late July, and the app maintained a consistent level of weekly active users, increasing from 65.9K to 73.5K over the quarter.

Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat experienced fluctuations in revenue, beginning at $5.2K and ending at $5.9K. The app's downloads remained relatively stable, hovering around the mid-300s weekly. Active users showed a subtle decline, with numbers varying slightly around 8.8K to 9K throughout the quarter.

Facebook maintained a solid presence with weekly revenues ranging from $3.2K to $4.5K. The app's download numbers were robust, reaching a peak of 19.5K in late September. Active users consistently exceeded 1.7M, with a slight upward trend towards the end of the quarter.

Skype saw moderate revenue levels, fluctuating between $2K and $2.5K weekly. Downloads were steady, mostly around 1K per week, while active users varied slightly from 23.2K to 24.5K over the quarter.

Lastly, Status Saver for WA Story Save showed a gradual increase in revenue, peaking at $2.7K by the end of September. Weekly downloads were on an upward trend, reaching over 5K. Active users also increased, starting at 3.8K and reaching 4.6K by the quarter's end.

These insights, derived from Sensor Tower data, highlight the dynamic landscape of social networking apps in South Africa. For a more comprehensive analysis, additional insights can be found on Sensor Tower's platform.