AI Insights · Timothy · April 2025
Top 5 iOS Shopping Apps in South Africa: Q1 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 shopping apps on iOS in South Africa during Q1 2025, based on Sensor Tower data.
In the first quarter of 2025, the top shopping apps on iOS in South Africa showcased varied trends in downloads and active users, as captured by Sensor Tower data.
Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire recorded fluctuating weekly downloads, peaking at 43.8K in mid-January. The app's active users started at 860K, dipping slightly to 801K by the end of March.
SHEIN - Shopping Online saw a steady increase in weekly downloads, reaching 22K in mid-March. Active users climbed from 899K to over 1.2M throughout the quarter.
Takealot - Mobile Shopping App maintained consistent downloads, with a notable spike to 10.6K in late February. Active users remained above 1M, showing minor fluctuations.
bash™ experienced gradual growth in downloads, peaking at 10K in late March. Active users showed a slight decrease, ending the quarter at 343K.
Checkers Sixty60 had a varied download pattern, with a high of 10.3K in early February. Active users peaked at approximately 480K in late February.
These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic landscape of shopping apps in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
