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Top 5 Shopping Apps on Android in South Africa: Q4 2024

Explore the performance trends of the top shopping apps on Android in South Africa during Q4 2024, based on insights from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 Shopping Apps on Android in South Africa: Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the performance of the top shopping applications on Android in South Africa demonstrated varied trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at each app based on Sensor Tower data.

Amazon Shopping maintained a consistent weekly revenue of around $96, with a notable increase to $144 by the end of December. The app saw its weekly downloads peaking at over 104K in mid-November, while weekly active users rose from approximately 403K to over 583K by the end of the quarter.

Style DNA: Fashion AI Stylist experienced a decline in weekly revenue from $227 at the start to $56 by December's end. Downloads were highest at the end of the quarter, reaching 729, and active users spiked to 785 in the final week.

Méliuz: Cashback e Nota Fiscal showed a gradual increase in revenue, starting at $18 and peaking at $59 in late December. Despite low download numbers, active users increased to 7 by mid-December.

Sole Retriever - Sneakers displayed stable revenue, with a slight rise to $32 in the last week of December. The app's downloads were minimal, with a few occurring in late November and December.

Shopping List - Listonic saw its weekly revenue rise from $17 to $39 by the end of the quarter. Downloads fluctuated, reaching 306 in October, while active users peaked at 632 at the start and ended at 526.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic app market in South Africa's shopping category. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2025