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Top 5 iOS Travel Apps in Africa: Q3 2024 Performance Insights

Explore the latest trends in downloads and active users for Africa's top travel apps on iOS during Q3 2024, with insights from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 iOS Travel Apps in Africa: Q3 2024 Performance Insights

In the third quarter of 2024, the travel app landscape on iOS in Africa showcased dynamic trends in downloads and active users, as captured by Sensor Tower. Here's a closer look at the performance of the top five travel apps during this period.

inDrive. Save on city rides experienced a consistent upward trajectory in weekly downloads, starting at approximately 38.6K in early July and peaking at around 39.9K by the end of September. The app's active user base also saw growth, rising from about 160K to 174K over the quarter.

For Bolt: Request a Ride, weekly downloads showed a fluctuating pattern, beginning at 36.4K and reaching a high of 40.4K in early September. Active users maintained a stable presence, starting at 218K and ending the quarter with a slight increase to 218K.

Uber - Request a ride observed a steady rise in weekly downloads, commencing at 22K and climbing to 27K by late September. The app's active user count remained robust, fluctuating around 534K to 553K throughout the quarter.

Booking.com: Hotels & Travel exhibited a gradual decline in weekly downloads, starting at 15.5K and decreasing to 12.2K by the end of September. Despite this, the app maintained a stable active user base, hovering around 210K to 207K.

Lastly, DiDi Rider: Affordable rides recorded a varied download pattern, peaking at 10.3K in late July before stabilizing around 9K by the quarter's end. Active users experienced minor fluctuations, with numbers ranging from 28K to 27K.

For more detailed insights and data on app performance, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2024