Top Personal Finance Apps in South Africa, Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the personal finance app market in South Africa showcased diverse trends across the top five applications, as analyzed by Sensor Tower. Here's a closer look at how these apps performed.

Splitwise from Splitwise, Inc. saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at about $540 in late December. Weekly downloads showed a significant rise, reaching 1.1K in late November, while active users climbed from approximately 14.9K to 24K throughout the quarter.

YNAB by You Need A Budget LLC experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, with a peak of $424 in early November. Downloads varied, hitting a high of 298 in early October, and active users increased to 466 by mid-December.

Wallet - Daily Budget & Profit from BudgetBakers s.r.o. had a consistent revenue stream, reaching $207 in both mid-November and late December. Downloads saw a peak of 408 in the last week of December, and active users rose from 630 to 839 over the quarter.

Buddy: Budget Planner App by Buddy Budgeting AB recorded variable revenue, peaking at $187 in the final week of December. Downloads surged to 522 in the same period, with active users growing from 403 to 510.

Lastly, Smart Receipts: Expenses & Tax from REACTIVE APPS CORP. showed a decline in revenue to $45 by the end of December. Downloads and active users also decreased significantly over the quarter.

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