Top 5 Air Travel Apps Performance in South Africa on Android, Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the top air travel apps on the Android platform in South Africa showcased varied performance trends. According to data from Sensor Tower, these apps experienced fluctuations in downloads and active user engagement, revealing interesting insights into user behavior.

FlySafair observed a significant spike in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 60.2K in early May. This surge was followed by a decline, stabilizing around 5.6K by the end of June. The app's weekly active users began the quarter at around 92.8K, experiencing a notable increase to 141.5K in early May, before gradually decreasing to 89.4K by the quarter's end.

Travelstart: Flights & Hotels had a steady download rate, with numbers ranging from 1.2K to 2K weekly. Active users saw a gradual increase from 4.7K in early April to a peak of 5.9K in early June, before returning to 4.7K by the end of the quarter.

Flightradar24 Flight Tracker maintained a consistent revenue stream, averaging around $700 weekly, with a slight dip in June. Downloads fluctuated slightly, with a high of 1.2K mid-June. The app's active users showed a remarkable increase, ending the quarter at 17.8K, up from 11.7K at the start.

FlyAirlink experienced stable download numbers, averaging around 700 weekly. Although there was no revenue data available, its consistent download performance indicates a steady interest in the app.

Ethiopian Airlines showed a consistent download pattern, averaging around 650 weekly. Active users remained stable throughout the quarter, hovering around 4.6K.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic landscape of air travel apps in South Africa, reflecting user engagement and app popularity trends.