Top 5 Communication Apps in Kenya: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the top communication apps in Kenya showcased various performance trends on a unified platform. Here’s a closer look at each application’s metrics, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Truecaller: Spam Call Blocker experienced a consistent increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $3.1K in late February. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 69.3K in early January, while active users steadily grew from around 5.5M to over 6M by the end of the quarter.

Telegram saw a gradual rise in revenue, culminating at about $2.3K in the last week of March. Downloads maintained a moderate pace, with a peak of 54.5K in the first week, and active users hovered around 4M, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.

Vyke: Second Phone/2nd Line showed a decline in revenue from its peak of $2.2K in January to $1.1K by March end. Downloads remained low, peaking at 585 in the first week of January, while active users saw a slight increase towards the end, reaching just over 2.9K.

Numero: eSIM Travel & 2nd Line experienced stable revenue patterns, with a peak of $1.1K in late January. Downloads peaked at 1.5K in the last week of March, and active users saw a slight dip before recovering to approximately 6.8K.

Fanytel - Virtual Phone Number saw revenue rise significantly, with a peak of $1K in late February. Downloads increased gradually, reaching 625 in the final week, while active users grew steadily from 1K to over 1.3K by quarter’s end.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic app landscape in Kenya. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower.