Top 5 Utilities Apps in South Africa Q3 2024: Unified Platform Analysis

In the third quarter of 2024, the utilities app market in South Africa displayed intriguing dynamics across both iOS and Android platforms. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, reveals varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users for the top five utilities applications.

Google maintained a consistent pace in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 21.4K in late July before stabilizing around 17.7K by the end of September. Weekly active users remained robust, fluctuating slightly from 17.1M to 17.1M over the quarter. Revenue only registered in the third week of September with a modest $34.

Truecaller: Caller ID Blocker from True Software Scandinavia AB saw significant revenue growth, climbing to about $22.9K by the end of September. Downloads experienced a notable spike, reaching 95.2K in early September, while active users displayed a steady increase, closing the quarter at approximately 3.7M.

Google Chrome experienced a stable trajectory in weekly downloads, with numbers hovering around 13.1K towards the end of the quarter. Active user engagement was strong, peaking at 20.2M in the last week of September, showcasing a consistent user base throughout the period.

Cleanup: Phone Storage Cleaner from Codeway Dijital Hizmetler Anonim Sirketi recorded a gradual increase in revenue, reaching approximately $6.7K by the end of September. Downloads showed a downward trend, ending at 4K, while active users saw a revival towards the end of the quarter, climbing to 3.8K.

VPN Lumos: Open & Connect USA by LUMOS, OOO experienced fluctuating revenue, peaking at around $2.6K in late September. Downloads varied throughout the quarter, closing at 3.7K in the last week. Active users hovered around 7.7K by the quarter's end, indicating stable engagement.

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