Top Social Networking Apps on iOS in South Africa Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the performance of the top social networking applications on iOS in South Africa showcased diverse trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlights the dynamics of these apps in the region.

Life360: Stay Connected & Safe saw its weekly revenue fluctuate, peaking at approximately $7.8K at the end of September and closing the year at $7.4K. Downloads showed a notable increase towards the end of November, reaching around 3.2K. The app maintained a stable user base, with active users peaking at 135.3K in early December before a slight decline.

Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat experienced a steady increase in weekly revenue, culminating in $6.9K in the last week of December. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight rise to 556 by the end of the year. Active users increased from 3.9K to 5.8K over the quarter.

Facebook displayed a significant spike in revenue around late November, reaching over $10K, while maintaining consistent weekly downloads between 11K and 16K. The app's active user base remained strong, peaking at 1.4M in mid-December.

Telegram Messenger experienced a notable surge in downloads in early November, reaching over 36K. Revenue peaked at $3.6K in late November, with active users fluctuating around half a million throughout the quarter.

Skype showed a decline in revenue towards the end of the year, with the last week recording $586. Downloads were stable, with a slight increase to 647 at year-end. Active users saw a decrease from 11.6K in early October to 6.5K by the end of December.

For more detailed insights and data analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.