Top 5 Shopping Apps on Android in South Africa: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the top shopping apps on the Android platform in South Africa showed varied performance trends. Data from Sensor Tower highlights the key metrics for these applications, providing insights into their market presence.

Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire saw significant growth in downloads, starting at 164K and peaking at approximately 418K by the end of March. The app maintained a robust active user base, beginning the quarter with around 6M users, dipping slightly mid-quarter, and then rising to over 5.5M by the quarter's end.

SHEIN-Shopping Online experienced a steady increase in downloads with numbers rising from 41K to nearly 100K by March 31. Its weekly active users showed a consistent upward trajectory, starting at 6M and climbing to over 8.3M.

Amazon Shopping displayed a stable revenue stream, maintaining around $96 weekly. Download numbers surged in mid-February, reaching over 68K, while active users fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter with approximately 468K.

Takealot – Online Shopping App maintained consistent download activity, peaking at 45K towards the end of March. Active user numbers remained stable, hovering around 5.5M throughout the quarter.

bash showed a gradual increase in downloads, starting at 29K and reaching 32K by the end of the quarter. Active users saw minor fluctuations, with numbers starting at 1.2M and ending slightly above 1.1M.

Overall, these apps demonstrated varying degrees of success in download and user engagement metrics, reflecting their dynamic presence in the South African market. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.