Top 5 Personal Finance Apps on Android in South Africa: Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the landscape of personal finance apps on Android in South Africa showcased some interesting trends. Splitwise saw a gradual increase in both weekly downloads and active users. Downloads peaked at around 471 in mid-December, while active users rose from approximately 5.9K to 9.5K by the end of the quarter. Revenue fluctuated, reaching a high of about $187 in early November.

Wallet: Budget Expense Tracker experienced a notable rise in downloads towards the end of December, reaching 366. Active users also grew steadily, ending the quarter at 738. Revenue saw a peak of $161 in mid-November.

YNAB displayed a varied pattern with revenue peaking at $127 in mid-October. Downloads were highest at the end of December, reaching 126, while active users saw a general increase, finishing at 184.

The Budget planner—Expense tracker app showed a significant surge in downloads, notably jumping to 1.7K in the last week of December. Active users also increased, ending the quarter at nearly 2K, while revenue reached $93 in mid-December.

Lastly, Budge・Savings & Budget Planner had a steady rise in downloads, peaking at 390 at the end of December. Revenue reached a high of $111 in the week before Christmas.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, providing a snapshot of the competitive field among personal finance applications in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.