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Top 5 Dating Apps on iOS in South Africa: Q3 2025 Performance

Explore the performance trends of the top 5 dating apps on iOS in South Africa during Q3 2025, highlighting downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Dating Apps on iOS in South Africa: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the dating app scene in South Africa saw significant activity on the iOS platform. According to data from Sensor Tower, these top five apps demonstrated varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users.

Couple Joy - Relationship App experienced a notable spike in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 34.4K in early September. Revenue also saw an upward trend, reaching about $671 in mid-September. Active users increased dramatically, with numbers rising from around 3.2K at the start of the quarter to over 32.9K by mid-September.

Tinder Dating App: Date & Chat maintained a consistent weekly revenue, averaging around $18K throughout the quarter. Downloads remained stable, with a slight peak at 3.3K mid-July. Active users fluctuated, starting at approximately 38.4K and closing the quarter at about 38.3K.

Hinge Dating App: Match & Date saw a steady revenue with a high of $9.5K in early September. Weekly downloads peaked at over 4.7K mid-August, while active users showed a gradual decrease from 18.1K to 16.1K by the end of September.

OmeTV – Video Chat Alternative had a consistent download rate, with minor fluctuations and a peak of 2.9K at the end of September. Revenue was relatively stable, reaching $478 in the last week of the quarter. Active users saw a decline from 11.1K to 7K over the three months.

Poppo Live- Live Stream displayed a varied performance with revenue peaking at $2.8K at the end of September. Downloads were highest at 3.2K in mid-August, and active users increased to 5.5K during the same period.

For more detailed insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower’s website.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025