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Top Utilities Apps Performance in South Africa: Q2 2025

Discover the performance trends of the top utilities apps in South Africa during Q2 2025, including downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top Utilities Apps Performance in South Africa: Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the top utilities applications on a unified platform in South Africa have shown varied performance trends, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Truecaller: Premium Caller ID from True Software Scandinavia AB demonstrated a strong presence with weekly revenue peaking at approximately $32.8K by late June. Downloads fluctuated, starting at 58.6K in early April and ending with a rise to 51.4K by the end of June. The app maintained a robust user base, with active users increasing to 9.4M by the quarter's end.

Cleanup: Phone Storage Cleaner from DEEP FLOW SOFTWARE SERVICES saw a gradual increase in revenue, reaching around $10.2K in the final week of June. Weekly downloads and active users showed modest growth, with downloads reaching 3.4K and active users stabilizing around 2K.

AI Cleaner: Clean Up Storage by GRIMLAX TRADE, S.L. experienced consistent revenue growth, ending the quarter at approximately $6.3K per week. Downloads peaked at 7K in mid-May, while active users increased steadily to nearly 29.3K by the end of June.

NordVPN: VPN Fast & Secure from Nordvpn S.A. showed a significant rise in weekly revenue, reaching $11.8K by the end of June. Downloads saw a peak of 3.5K in the same period, with active users climbing to 18.1K.

ExpressVPN · Secure & Fast VPN by Express VPN also experienced growth, with revenue peaking at $7.7K in late June. Downloads hit 11.4K in early June, while active users fluctuated, eventually reaching 24.2K.

These insights offer a glimpse into the competitive landscape of utilities apps in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: July 2025