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Top 5 Consumer Finance Apps on Android in South Africa: Q1 2025

Explore the performance trends of top consumer finance apps in South Africa on Android during Q1 2025, featuring metrics on downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Consumer Finance Apps on Android in South Africa: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, several consumer finance apps on the Android platform showed varying performance trends in South Africa. Here's a look at how the top five apps fared, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Splitwise showed a fluctuating pattern in weekly revenue, peaking at around $200 in mid-January. Downloads remained steady, with slight increases reaching 327 in early February. Active users saw a decline early in the quarter but rebounded to over 9K by March.

Wallet: Budget Expense Tracker saw its revenue peak at $206 in late February. Downloads were strong at the start, with a high of 429 in the same month, and active users showed a gradual rise, peaking at 885.

YNAB experienced a varied revenue trend, reaching $151 in early March. Downloads fluctuated, with numbers around 126 at the start of the quarter. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 200.

Budge・Savings & Budget Planner recorded a peak revenue of $101 by the end of March. Downloads were highest at 390 initially but saw a decline, with numbers stabilizing around 200 later in the quarter.

Budget planner—Expense tracker had its highest downloads at 1.7K in early January, with revenue peaking at $74. Active users started at nearly 2K but dipped to around 923 by the end of March.

These insights offer a glimpse into the dynamic performance of consumer finance apps in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2025