AI Insights · Timothy · April 2025
Top Food and Drink Apps on Android in South Africa: Q1 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top food and drink apps on Android in South Africa during the first quarter of 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.
In the first quarter of 2025, McDonald's app saw a notable increase in weekly downloads, starting from 22.7K and reaching 34.1K by the end of March. The app's active users also grew steadily, peaking at 500K mid-quarter before stabilizing around 480K.
The KFC South Africa app experienced a surge in weekly downloads, particularly in early February, hitting 77K. Active users followed a similar trend, with a peak of 343K toward the end of February, despite some fluctuations.
For Mr D Takeaway & Groceries, weekly downloads remained relatively stable, concluding the quarter at 27.5K. Active users showed a high engagement, consistently staying above 1.5M throughout the quarter.
Uber Eats: Food and Grocery app downloads increased significantly, reaching a peak of 32.1K in the final week of March. Active users fluctuated but maintained a strong presence, closing the quarter with over 1.1M users.
Lastly, Spur Family Club saw a gradual increase in downloads, finishing the quarter at 24.8K. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 140K.
These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, where more detailed analytics can be accessed for further understanding of app performance trends.
