AI Insights · Timothy · July 2025
Top 5 Android Communication Apps in South Africa: Q2 2025
Explore the performance of the top communication apps on Android in South Africa during Q2 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.
In the second quarter of 2025, the leading communication apps on Android in South Africa demonstrated varied performance metrics, as reported by Sensor Tower.
WhatsApp Messenger maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads peaking at around 316K during late May. The app consistently engaged users, with active user numbers rising from 35.8M to approximately 36.3M by the end of June.
WhatsApp Business saw steady weekly revenue, reaching $2.6K at the end of June. Downloads fluctuated slightly, with a high of 95.8K in April, and active users remained relatively stable, closing the quarter at about 6.7M.
Snapchat experienced varied weekly revenues, peaking at $822 in late June. Downloads saw a consistent trend, with a notable increase to 57.5K at the end of the quarter. Active user engagement rose from 2.8M to nearly 3.1M.
Truecaller: Spam Call Blocker achieved a revenue peak of $18.4K in late June. Downloads showed a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching 42.8K, while active users grew from 7.6M to 7.7M.
Messenger experienced modest revenue, with downloads remaining steady around 32K to 35K weekly. Active users showed a slight decline overall, ending the quarter with approximately 2.9M.
For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
