Top 5 Communication Apps on Android in South Africa: Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the top communication apps on the Android platform in South Africa showed varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed look at the top five apps.

Truecaller: Spam Call Blocker experienced a fluctuating revenue trend, peaking at approximately $18.1K in the final week of June. Downloads were highest in the last week of June, reaching around 42.8K, while active users remained stable around 7.7M by the end of the quarter.

imo-International Calls & Chat saw a gradual increase in weekly revenue, closing the quarter with about $7.9K. Downloads showed an upward trend towards the end of June, reaching 9.5K, though active users slightly decreased from 205.1K to 188.1K.

Telegram maintained a consistent revenue pattern, culminating at $4.6K in the last week of June. Downloads showed an improvement towards the quarter's end, peaking at 29.1K, while active users saw a decline from 2.6M to 2.4M.

imo HD - Video Calls and Chats recorded a modest revenue increase, ending at $2.9K. Downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 5K in early June, with active users slightly decreasing to approximately 28.8K by the end of June.

WhatsApp Business reported stable revenue, concluding at $2.4K. Downloads were robust throughout the quarter, with a peak at 95.8K in mid-April. Active users exhibited a slight decrease, closing the quarter at around 6.6M.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic nature of the communication app market in South Africa. For further details and in-depth analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.