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

Discover the performance trends of the top 5 personal finance apps in South Africa on iOS during Q2 2025, highlighting key metrics like downloads and revenue.

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

In the second quarter of 2025, several personal finance apps on iOS showcased varied performance trends in South Africa. These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a snapshot of the top five applications in this category.

Splitwise saw a consistent rise in weekly downloads, peaking at around 554 in late June. Its revenue fluctuated slightly, with a high of approximately $280 in early June. Active users started at 12.9K and experienced a slight dip, ending the quarter at 11.6K.

Vault22 maintained modest weekly revenue, reaching $13 by the end of June. Downloads varied, with a notable increase to 289 towards the quarter's close.

The Buddy: Budget Planner App had a steady revenue flow, culminating at $191 in the final week. Download activity saw a resurgence, reaching 252 in late June, while active users remained stable, ending at 334.

Budget App & Expense Tracker experienced steady revenue, with a peak of $52 in late April. Downloads fluctuated, with a significant rise to 173 in the last weeks of June.

Lastly, Budget Bestie showed a revenue peak of $83 in late June. Downloads were inconsistent but saw a notable spike to 333 mid-June.

For more detailed insights into these apps, you can visit Sensor Tower's platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: July 2025