Top 5 Reference Apps in South Africa: Q4 2024 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the top reference apps in South Africa showed varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Data from Sensor Tower highlights these trends, providing insights into app usage and engagement.

Bible maintained a consistent download pattern, with numbers fluctuating between 39K and 61K throughout the quarter. The app saw a peak in downloads during the final week of December. Active users started at around 2.7M, experiencing a decrease mid-quarter but rebounding to 2.7M by the end of December.

Bible Chat: Daily Devotional experienced a notable rise in weekly revenue, peaking at $2.8K in late November. Downloads were highest in mid-October at approximately 15.9K, with active users gradually increasing to reach 76.8K by the end of the quarter.

RizzKey -AI Emoji Keyboard showed a steady increase in downloads, culminating at 12K in early December. Revenue remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, while active users increased from 4.9K to 8.1K over the quarter.

Google Translate had consistent download numbers, peaking at 7.5K in mid-November. Active users initially increased from 190K to 232K by mid-October, followed by a gradual decline towards the end of the quarter.

Pray Daily - KJV Bible & Verse saw its downloads peak in mid-October at around 12.5K. Revenue was relatively low, with slight increases throughout the quarter. Active users fluctuated, starting at 99K and ending at 65K.

These metrics provide a snapshot of the app landscape in South Africa, with more detailed insights available from Sensor Tower.