Top Food and Drink Apps in South Africa: Q3 2025 Performance on Android

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of top food and drink applications on the Android platform in South Africa showed diverse trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides insights into user engagement and financial growth across popular apps.

Vivino: Drink the Right Wine experienced fluctuations in revenue, with a peak of about $221 in late July, followed by a decrease, ending the quarter at around $49. Weekly downloads started at 268 and saw a decline, stabilizing at 145 by the end of September. Active users followed a similar trend, peaking at 1101 in early July and decreasing to 966 by the end of the quarter.

ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner showed significant growth in revenue, reaching a high of approximately $223 in mid-August before settling to $136 by the end of September. Downloads also demonstrated growth, peaking at 684 in early August. Active users increased from 951 at the start of the quarter to 1366 by the end, indicating a strong user engagement.

Cookpad recipes, homemade food maintained a steady revenue stream, with figures around $131 at the beginning, decreasing to $72 by the end of September. Download numbers remained low, and active users hovered around 80, showing slight fluctuations throughout the quarter.

Thermomix Cookidoo App showed consistent revenue, starting at $69 and fluctuating slightly to end at $49. Download rates were minimal, with no significant spikes. Active users saw a slight decrease, starting at 298 and ending at 272.

クラシル - 毎日の献立に！レシピ動画で料理がおいしく作れる maintained a steady revenue stream, beginning at $48 and ending at $38, with no recorded downloads during the quarter.

These performance metrics highlight the dynamic nature of the food and drink app market in South Africa, with varying levels of user engagement and monetization strategies. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.