Top 5 Photo and Video Apps in South Africa: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top photo and video applications on a unified platform in South Africa showcased diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, provided by Sensor Tower, offers a comprehensive view of app performance in this category.

YouTube experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $49.2K in early March. Downloads fluctuated, with a high of around 36.9K in early January, while active users remained steady, averaging around 28M throughout the quarter.

Canva: AI Photo & Video Editor saw a significant revenue peak of about $49.4K in late February. Downloads were highest at the end of March, reaching 37.9K, while active users showed consistent engagement with a peak of 804.6K in late February.

CapCut - Video Editor displayed a steady revenue trend, with a notable increase to $27.5K in late February. Downloads surged to 120.5K at the end of March, while active users maintained around 2M, peaking at 2.8M at the quarter's start.

Google Photos: Backup & Edit showed a stable revenue pattern, peaking at $17.3K in late February. Downloads were consistent, with a slight increase to 15.6K in early January, while active users remained around 5.3M throughout the quarter.

FaceApp: Perfect Face Editor had a revenue peak of $14.2K in late February. Downloads remained modest, with a notable increase to 5.1K in late March, while active users averaged around 30K, peaking at 35.4K in early March.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform to explore these trends further.