Top 5 Virtual Pet Apps in South Africa: Q4 2024 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the virtual pet app category in South Africa saw notable performances from top titles, as reported by Sensor Tower. Here, we explore the trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users across these popular apps.

My Talking Angela experienced an impressive increase in weekly downloads, starting from approximately 20K and reaching over 33K by the end of December. Its weekly revenue followed a similar upward trajectory, peaking at around $123 by the final week. Active users showed steady growth, beginning at 225K and closing the quarter at 245K.

My Talking Angela 2 also saw a rise in weekly downloads, from about 16.7K to over 31K. Revenue increased notably, reaching a high of $257 in mid-December. The app's active user base showed fluctuations, peaking at over 102K before slightly declining to 80K by year-end.

My Talking Tom 2 maintained a consistent increase in downloads, starting at 14K and ending at over 31K. Revenue saw a peak of $205 in the week before Christmas. The app's active users rose steadily, reaching nearly 274K by the end of December.

My Talking Tom Friends demonstrated a strong performance in downloads, rising from 19.6K to nearly 29K. Its revenue peaked at $190 during the holiday season. Active user numbers grew, starting at 144K and reaching 158K by quarter's end.

Lastly, My Talking Tom saw a varied performance in downloads, peaking at over 26K in early December. Revenue reached its highest at $207 before the new year. The app had a stable active user base, with numbers closing at approximately 151K.

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