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Top 5 Tools Apps on Android in the UK: Q4 2024 Performance

Discover the performance trends of the top 5 tools apps on Android in the UK during Q4 2024, featuring download and active user insights.

Top 5 Tools Apps on Android in the UK: Q4 2024 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the UK market saw notable activity among the top tools applications on the Android platform. Here's a closer look at the performance trends of these apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

UK Immigration: ID Check, published by UK Visas and Immigration, experienced consistent weekly downloads, starting at about 43K and tapering to 22K by the end of December. The app's active users showed a general upward trend, beginning the quarter with approximately 120K and ending with over 150K.

PDF Reader - PDF Viewer from LB432 Studio, maintained a strong presence with downloads fluctuating between 21K and 65K. Active users increased significantly, starting at 75K and peaking at over 124K in mid-December.

Samsung Smart Switch Mobile by Samsung Electronics showed steady download numbers, with a notable spike to 50K in the week of December 23. Active users also increased, reaching a high of 406K during the same week.

QR & Barcode Scanner from Gamma Play saw a consistent download pattern, peaking at 45K. The app maintained a large active user base, fluctuating around 1.5M throughout the quarter.

Finally, the GOV.UK ID Check app, published by the Government Digital Service, had downloads ranging from 20K to 39K. Active users varied, with a high of 117K in October before declining slightly towards the year-end.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the tools app market in the UK. For more detailed information and further insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2025