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

Explore the performance of the leading personal finance apps on Android in South Africa during Q3 2025, including trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

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

In the third quarter of 2025, the personal finance app market in South Africa saw significant activity across several leading applications. According to data from Sensor Tower, here’s how the top five apps performed.

Vault22 experienced a notable increase in weekly downloads, peaking in mid-August with approximately 8.9K downloads. Despite this surge, the app maintained a steady weekly active user base, fluctuating slightly around 12K users.

Money Tracker Expense Tracker from Gulooloo Tech Co., Ltd. recorded a consistent weekly revenue trend, reaching around $65 in early September. Its downloads remained stable, averaging over 500 weekly, while active users saw a gradual increase from 3K to over 3.3K by the end of September.

Wallet: Budget Expense Tracker by BudgetBakers showed a steady rise in revenue, peaking at $153 in mid-September. Downloads also increased towards the end of the quarter, with active users growing from 772 to over 1K.

Budge・Savings & Budget Planner saw a consistent increase in downloads, culminating in 649 downloads by late September. Revenue trends showed a similar upward trajectory, with a peak of $135 at the quarter's end.

Finally, Money Tracker-Expense & Budget demonstrated a fluctuating revenue stream, peaking at $70 in late July. Downloads varied, with a noticeable spike in late September reaching 553, while active users increased from 1.2K to over 1.9K.

For more detailed insights into these trends, visit Sensor Tower's comprehensive reports.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025