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Top 5 Consumer Finance Apps on iOS in South Africa: Q2 2025

Explore the performance trends of the top 5 consumer finance apps on iOS in South Africa during Q2 2025, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active users from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 Consumer Finance Apps on iOS in South Africa: Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the consumer finance app market on iOS in South Africa saw varied performance across the top applications. Here’s a closer look at the trends for the top five apps based on data from Sensor Tower.

Splitwise from Splitwise, Inc. showed a steady revenue increase, peaking at around $280 in early June. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of approximately 554 by the end of June, while active users experienced a slight decrease from 12.9K to 11.6K throughout the quarter.

YNAB by You Need A Budget LLC saw a notable rise in revenue, hitting $257 in late May. Downloads remained low, with a peak of 73 at the end of June. Active users increased slightly from 241 to 222 over the quarter.

Buddy: Budget Planner App from Buddy Budgeting AB had a revenue peak of $191 at the end of June. Downloads rose to 252 in late June, while active users fluctuated, ending the quarter at 334.

Smart Receipts: Expenses & Tax observed a revenue peak of $143 in early June. Downloads were minimal, with a slight increase to 49 at the end of June. Active users remained low, peaking at 22 in the final week.

Budget Planner App - Fleur by Akash Jain experienced a revenue peak of $87 in late June. Downloads varied, peaking at 135 in the same period, while active users saw a slight decrease, ending at 1.8K.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic performance of consumer finance apps in South Africa. For more detailed analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: July 2025