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

In the third quarter of 2024, the top travel applications on the iOS platform in South Africa showcased varying trends in downloads and active user engagement. Here’s a closer look at the performance of these apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Bolt: Request a Ride saw an impressive increase in weekly downloads, beginning the quarter at approximately 13.6K and peaking at 16.1K by the end of September. Its weekly active users exhibited fluctuations, starting at around 62.8K, dipping mid-quarter, and closing at a similar level of 61.4K.

Uber - Request a ride maintained a solid presence with weekly downloads starting at 8.4K and rising significantly to 13.1K towards the end of the quarter. The app’s weekly active users remained robust, beginning at 87.9K and finishing at 93.8K, indicating a steady user engagement.

Booking.com: Hotels & Travel showed a gradual climb in weekly downloads, starting at 5.8K and reaching 7.2K by mid-September, before slightly declining to 6.4K. Its active user base also grew steadily, starting from 87.1K and peaking at 94.9K, before stabilizing at 91.2K.

inDrive. Save on city rides experienced growth in downloads, with numbers increasing from 5.7K at the start of the quarter to 8.1K by the end. The app’s weekly active users followed a similar trend, beginning at 31.7K and rising to 35.2K by the quarter's conclusion.

Finally, Investec InTransit was notable for its surge in downloads following its late August release. The app started strong with 18.1K downloads in its initial week but saw fluctuations, culminating in a significant spike to 30.9K in late September.

For more detailed insights and data on these apps, Sensor Tower offers comprehensive analytics and trends.