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

Explore the performance trends of the top 5 consumer finance apps on Android in South Africa during Q3 2025, based on Sensor Tower data.

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

In the third quarter of 2025, the consumer finance sector on Android in South Africa saw notable trends, with data sourced from Sensor Tower.

Capitec Bank maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads peaking at 137K towards the end of September. Active users showed a steady increase, rising from 14M to over 15M during the quarter.

TymeBank experienced a gradual rise in weekly downloads, reaching over 52K by the end of September. Active users fluctuated but remained above 2.2M, closing the quarter at approximately 2.5M.

The FNB Banking App saw consistent weekly downloads, with a minor peak at 29K in the final week. Active users increased from 4.8M to 5.3M, indicating a growing user base.

Nedbank Money had a stable download pattern, culminating in nearly 30K downloads at the quarter's end. Weekly active users showed a moderate increase, stabilizing around 3M.

Lastly, Standard Bank / Stanbic Bank saw download numbers rise to 27K by the end of September. Active users increased steadily, reaching over 3.5M.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025