Top 5 Communication Apps Performance in South Africa, Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the top communication apps in South Africa displayed varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, according to Sensor Tower's data.

Truecaller: AI Call Blocker saw a consistent rise in weekly revenue, culminating at around $22.9K by the end of September. Its downloads peaked at 75.5K during the final week of the quarter, while weekly active users hovered around 3.7M, showing a stable engagement level throughout the period.

imo-International Calls & Chat experienced a gradual increase in weekly downloads, reaching a high of 12.3K in mid-August. Revenue remained relatively stable, closing the quarter with approximately $8.2K. The app maintained a steady base of active users, peaking at 133K by the end of September.

Telegram indicated a positive trend in revenue, ending the quarter at about $5.3K weekly. Downloads surged to 88.2K in the last week of September, while active users fluctuated around 1.2M, reflecting a solid user base.

Discord - Talk, Play, Hang Out showed a moderate increase in revenue, peaking at $4K towards the end of the quarter. Downloads saw a slight decline, averaging around 12K, while active users remained fairly constant, roughly around 190K by the quarter's end.

Lastly, CallApp: Caller ID & Block recorded a steady revenue stream, ending September with $1.4K. Downloads showed an upward spike to 31.9K in the final week, and active users steadily increased to 343K by the end of the quarter.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the communication app market in South Africa, with varied trends across different metrics. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.