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Top 5 iOS Personal Finance Apps in South Africa: Q4 2024

Discover the performance trends of the top 5 personal finance apps on iOS in South Africa during Q4 2024, including downloads, revenue, and active user data.

Top 5 iOS Personal Finance Apps in South Africa: Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the personal finance sector on iOS in South Africa showcased diverse trends across the top five apps. Here's a breakdown based on data from Sensor Tower.

Splitwise saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $368 in late December. Weekly downloads showed a steady rise, culminating in 621 downloads by the end of the quarter. Active users also increased significantly, from 9.1K to 14.5K, reflecting growing engagement.

YNAB experienced fluctuating revenue, with a peak of $315 in mid-November. Downloads were highest at the beginning of October with 210, and active users saw a slight increase towards December, ending at 229.

Buddy: Budget Planner App maintained consistent revenue, reaching $187 in the final week. Downloads varied, with a surge to 522 at the end of December. Active users grew steadily, ending the quarter at 510.

Smart Receipts: Expenses & Tax had variable revenue, peaking at $219 in October. Downloads decreased significantly over the quarter, while active users declined from 40 to 15.

Budget Planner App - Fleur saw an increase in both revenue and downloads towards the end of the quarter, with revenue reaching $152 and downloads peaking at 713. Active users rose from 1.7K to 2.3K, showing a strong upward trend.

For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2025