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Top Film & Television Apps on iOS in South Africa: Q1 2025

Explore the performance of the top five film and television apps on iOS in South Africa during Q1 2025, with insights into downloads and active user trends.

Top Film & Television Apps on iOS in South Africa: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top film and television applications on the iOS platform in South Africa demonstrated varied performance in terms of downloads and active users. Here’s a closer look at the trends for the top five apps during this period, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Nu Metro Cinema experienced a fluctuating download trend, starting the quarter with over 500 downloads per week and ending with a slight resurgence to 417 downloads. Despite some dips mid-quarter, the app maintained a consistent presence in the market.

Ster-Kinekor saw a gradual decline in downloads, beginning at 107 and dropping to 83 by the end of March. The app’s weekly download numbers showed some recovery towards the end of the quarter.

TodayTix – Broadway Tickets had a modest performance in South Africa, with downloads peaking at 38 early in January before stabilizing around 18 downloads per week by the end of March. Weekly active users fluctuated slightly, ranging from 138 to 196.

The VOX Cinemas App maintained a low but stable download rate, with active users consistently around 51 by the end of the quarter.

Finally, Roxy Cinemas UAE had minimal download activity, reflecting similar low engagement levels across the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2025