AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top Health and Fitness Apps on iOS in South Africa, Q3 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top five health and fitness apps on iOS in South Africa during Q3 2025, including downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the third quarter of 2025, the South African iOS health and fitness app market showcased some intriguing trends among the top five applications. According to data from Sensor Tower, these apps demonstrated varying performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active user engagement.
Flo Cycle & Period Tracker experienced a notable increase in revenue, peaking at approximately $9.6K in late September. Weekly downloads saw fluctuations, with numbers reaching up to 4.4K in mid-September. Active users showed a dynamic pattern, reaching a high of 173.5K in early July and closing the quarter at 158.1K.
The Discovery Health App maintained a consistent download rate, peaking at 3.3K in early September. Active user numbers remained stable, with a gradual increase to 26.9K by the end of the quarter.
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk showed a steady revenue trend, reaching around $14.6K by the end of September. Downloads peaked at 3K in early September, while active users fluctuated around 75.6K mid-quarter.
The Discovery app saw a consistent download pattern, with a slight peak at 2.6K in early September. Active user engagement remained robust, averaging around 137K through the quarter.
Lastly, Sweatcoin Walking Step Counter experienced a modest revenue increase, peaking at $0.2K in late September. Downloads surged in August, reaching 3.3K in early September, while active users hovered around 11K throughout the quarter.
These insights reflect the dynamic nature of user engagement and monetization strategies within the health and fitness app sector in South Africa. For further details and data insights, visit Sensor Tower.
