Top 5 Business Apps on iOS in South Africa: Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the top business apps on iOS in South Africa showcased varied performance trends across weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at how these apps fared.

LinkedIn: Network & Job Finder experienced a steady revenue stream, peaking at about $29K in late November. Downloads saw a mid-quarter peak at 6.3K, though they declined to 3K by the end of December. Active users fluctuated, reaching a high of 355K in October before settling at around 313K by year-end.

iScanner: PDF Document Scanner maintained consistent weekly revenue, hovering around $9.7K initially and closing the quarter at $8.6K. Downloads showed a decrease from 3K in early October to 1.7K by December's end, while active users dropped from 5K to 3.2K over the same period.

Adobe Acrobat Reader: Edit PDF reported a peak revenue of approximately $11K at the start of the quarter, with a slight decline to $7.6K by late December. Downloads started strong at 5.3K but decreased to 2.9K. Active users remained robust, peaking at 754K in October before dipping to 644K by the quarter's close.

Invoice Simple: Invoice Maker saw revenue fluctuate, beginning at $4.5K and peaking at $5K in late November. Downloads declined from 476 to 159 over the quarter, with active users starting at 797 and decreasing to 566.

Finally, ScanGuru: Document PDF Scanner maintained a stable revenue stream, starting at $3.5K and closing at $3.3K. Downloads peaked at 1.9K in late October but fell to 878 by the end of the year. Active users showed a peak in late October at 2.1K, ending the quarter at 1.4K.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a snapshot of the dynamic app market in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower’s platform.