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Top 5 Auto Apps on Android in South Africa Q3 2025

Explore the performance trends of the top auto apps in South Africa on the Android platform during Q3 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 Auto Apps on Android in South Africa Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top auto applications on the Android platform in South Africa demonstrated varied performance trends, according to data from Sensor Tower.

K53 South Africa saw its weekly downloads fluctuate, peaking at around 14.1K in early September. Its weekly active users, however, showed a general decline from 89K in July to approximately 82K by the end of September.

WeBuyCars experienced a steady decrease in weekly downloads, starting from 11.7K in July and dropping to 8.5K by the end of September. Conversely, its weekly active users saw an upward trend, reaching about 200K in late August before settling around 184K at the quarter's close.

K53 RSA Learners License maintained a consistent revenue stream, averaging around $20 per week, while weekly downloads decreased from 11.3K in June to 8.3K by the end of September. Active users also showed a downward trend, ending the quarter at approximately 36K.

K53 Real Tests experienced a significant increase in weekly downloads, especially in September, where they peaked at 18.2K. Revenue, however, showed minimal fluctuation, averaging around $8 weekly.

K53 Learners License Test recorded a decrease in downloads from 8.7K in early July to just 90 by the end of September. Weekly revenue also saw a decline, starting at $78 and ending at $28.

These insights provide a snapshot of the auto app market dynamics in South Africa, with more detailed analytics available through Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025