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Top 5 Consumer Finance Apps on Android in South Africa Q3 2025

Discover the performance trends of the top consumer finance apps in South Africa during Q3 2025, including insights on downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Consumer Finance Apps on Android in South Africa Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, South Africa witnessed notable trends in the consumer finance app sector on the Android platform. Here's a look at the performance of the top five apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Splitwise showed a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $222 in late September. Downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of approximately 322 in the first week of September. Active users grew from 6.9K in June to a peak of 7.7K by the end of September.

YNAB experienced a peak in revenue mid-quarter at about $196, with a gradual decline towards the end of September. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight peak at 88 in June. Active users hovered around 230 throughout the quarter.

Wallet: Budget Expense Tracker saw a consistent rise in downloads, peaking at 481 in early September. Revenue also increased, reaching approximately $153 in the same period. Active users grew steadily, surpassing 1K by the end of the quarter.

Budge・Savings & Budget Planner had a significant increase in downloads, with a peak of 649 in late September. Revenue also saw an upswing, reaching $135 by the end of the quarter.

Money Tracker Expense Tracker reported a steady increase in downloads, peaking at 621 in late September. Revenue remained stable throughout the quarter, with a slight increase to $62 by the end of September. Active users showed a gradual increase, reaching over 3.3K.

These insights illustrate the dynamic landscape of consumer finance apps in South Africa. For further details and comprehensive data, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025