Top 5 Lifestyle Apps on Android in South Africa, Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top Lifestyle apps on the Android platform in South Africa demonstrated varied performance trends. Here's a closer look at their metrics, based on data from Sensor Tower.

MTN App ZA saw a significant increase in weekly downloads, starting at approximately 57.6K at the beginning of July and peaking at 190.2K in early September. This growth was accompanied by a steady rise through the end of the quarter.

For Payflex, weekly downloads remained relatively stable, averaging around 28.7K in early July before experiencing a slight decline to approximately 20.2K towards mid-September. Meanwhile, weekly active users increased from roughly 208.5K to 273.1K by the quarter's end.

Pinterest maintained a consistent download rate, starting at 23.7K and closing the quarter with 25K. The app also saw a gradual increase in active users, beginning at 840.6K and reaching 854.9K by the end of September.

Boxer experienced fluctuating download numbers, beginning with 9.7K in early July and ending with 15.9K by late September. Active user numbers showed a positive trend, increasing from 47.7K to 66.2K over the quarter.

Finally, Pray Alarm, Calendar & Bible saw a steady rise in downloads, starting at 7.3K and peaking at 16.5K in early September. The number of active users also grew, from 29.1K to 66.6K by the end of September.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the Lifestyle app category in South Africa, with varying growth patterns across different metrics. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.