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Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in Kenya: Q4 2024

Explore the performance of the top communication apps in Kenya on the Android platform during Q4 2024, based on Sensor Tower data.

Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in Kenya: Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the performance of top communication apps on the Android platform in Kenya showed varied trends, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Telegram experienced significant fluctuations in downloads, with a peak of approximately 211K in early November. The app's weekly revenue varied, reaching around $2.3K at the end of September, while its active user base saw a notable increase in early November, peaking at around 4.2M.

Truecaller: Spam Call Blocker maintained a consistent presence, with weekly downloads peaking at about 60K in early November. Revenue trends were steady, closing the quarter near $1.9K. The app's active user count remained robust, surpassing 5.4M in mid-December.

Vyke: Second Phone/2nd Line showed stable weekly revenue, reaching up to $1.4K at the end of November. Downloads were modest, hovering around the low hundreds, while active users increased slightly to over 2.3K by the end of December.

Numero: eSIM Travel & 2nd Line experienced a gradual decline in revenue, closing the year at approximately $555. Downloads also saw a decrease, with numbers falling to around 1K in December. However, active users remained relatively stable, ending the quarter at about 6.7K.

PingMe - Second Phone Number had a stable revenue trend, peaking at $593 in mid-December. Downloads remained low, averaging under 150 weekly, and active users saw a slight decrease, finishing the quarter at around 173.

These insights highlight the dynamic landscape of communication apps in Kenya, with more detailed data available through Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2025