Top Dating Apps on iOS in South Africa: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the top 5 dating apps on iOS in South Africa demonstrated varied performance metrics, according to data from Sensor Tower.

Tinder Dating App: Date & Chat maintained a strong revenue stream, peaking at about $18.5K weekly in early September. Weekly downloads varied slightly, reaching a high of 3.3K mid-July, while active users peaked at around 39.8K in late July.

Hinge Dating App: Match & Date saw its revenue peak at approximately $9.5K in the first week of September. Downloads spiked to 4.8K mid-August, and active users increased steadily, reaching 17.3K in early September.

Bumble Dating App: Meet & Date experienced a revenue peak of $8.3K at the end of the quarter. Downloads remained relatively stable, with weekly numbers around 1.3K, while active users showed a slight decline, ending at 13K by late September.

Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat had a notable revenue increase, peaking at $7.3K in the last week of September. Downloads remained consistent, with a slight increase to 405 in the final week, while active users saw a decrease to 3K by the end of the quarter.

Finally, Badoo Dating: Meet New People showed a steady revenue trend, peaking at $2.8K at the end of September. Downloads were stable around 1K weekly, and active users fluctuated, ending at 7.8K.

For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.