AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top 5 Food & Drink iOS Apps in South Africa: Q3 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top five Food & Drink iOS apps in South Africa during Q3 2025, with insights on downloads and active users provided by Sensor Tower.
In the third quarter of 2025, the Food & Drink category on iOS in South Africa saw varied performance across its top applications, as reported by Sensor Tower. Here's a detailed look at the key trends for the top five apps in this category.
McDonald’s witnessed a significant surge in weekly downloads, particularly during the week of August 25, reaching approximately 26.7K. The app maintained a strong base of weekly active users, fluctuating around 135K to 158K throughout the quarter.
Mr D - Groceries & Takeaway experienced a notable increase in weekly downloads, peaking at around 12K in the last week of September. The app's weekly active users showed a consistent upward trend, reaching nearly 489K by the end of the quarter.
Uber Eats: Food & Groceries also saw growth in downloads, with a significant peak of approximately 10.9K in the week of September 22. The app's weekly active users varied, starting at around 354K and increasing to about 396K towards the end of the quarter.
Spur Family Club maintained a steady download rate, with minor fluctuations and a peak of 7.3K in mid-July. The active user base increased gradually, reaching a high of approximately 66K in mid-August.
KFC South Africa experienced a consistent download trend, with a slight increase to about 4.6K in late September. The weekly active users, however, showed a decline from 80K to about 53K over the quarter.
These insights demonstrate the dynamic nature of user engagement and app popularity in South Africa's Food & Drink sector. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.
