State of AI 2026 Report Is Live!

Blog

AI Insights · Timothy · October 2024

Top 5 Food and Drink Apps in Africa Q3 2024: Unified Platform Performance

Explore the performance of the top food and drink apps in Africa for Q3 2024, with insights into downloads and active user trends.

Top 5 Food and Drink Apps in Africa Q3 2024: Unified Platform Performance

In the third quarter of 2024, the leading food and drink applications in Africa showed varied performance metrics across downloads and active user engagement. According to Sensor Tower data, these apps have made significant strides in reaching and engaging users on both iOS and Android platforms.

talabat: Food, grocery & more saw a steady increase in weekly downloads, peaking at around 53K in early September. Active user numbers remained robust, fluctuating slightly but maintaining over 1M users throughout the quarter, with a peak of approximately 1.12M in early September.

KFC South Africa experienced an upward trend in downloads, culminating in approximately 47.9K downloads in late September. The app's weekly active users hovered around 400K, with a noticeable increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching over 404K in late September.

McDonald’s - Non-US displayed a notable jump in downloads mid-quarter, with a high of 55.2K in mid-August. Active users maintained a steady presence, fluctuating between 217K and 241K, with slight increases observed in September.

Breadfast: Groceries And More showed significant growth in downloads, especially in August, peaking at about 52.7K. The app's active user base mirrored this growth, climbing from 33K in early July to over 67K by early September.

Uber Eats: Food Delivery maintained a consistent download rate, with numbers peaking at 35.7K in late September. Meanwhile, the app's active users remained steady, averaging around 450K throughout the quarter, with a slight increase to 466K by the end of September.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic landscape of food and drink apps in Africa, reflecting varied engagement and growth patterns across the region. For more detailed analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower.


Sensor Tower's platform is an enterprise-level offering. Interested in learning more?


Timothy

Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2024