AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top 5 Shopping Apps on iOS in South America, Q3 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top shopping apps on iOS in South America during Q3 2025, including download and user activity insights from Sensor Tower.
In the third quarter of 2025, the iOS shopping app landscape in South America showcased distinct trends across the top five applications. Here's a closer look at their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.
Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire saw varied download metrics throughout the quarter. Starting with approximately 488K downloads, the numbers peaked at 555K in early August before settling to around 241K by the end of September. Active users started at 7.8M, reaching a high of 8.7M in late July, but then experienced a gradual decline to 6.7M by quarter's end.
SHEIN - Shopping Online maintained a steady download pace, starting at 354K and fluctuating slightly to end at 194K. Active user numbers were robust, beginning at 16.5M, dipping mid-quarter, and then closing strongly at 16.8M.
Mercado Libre: Compras Online downloads showed a steady decline from 262K to 175K. However, active users remained relatively stable, starting at 23.4M and ending at 24.1M, with minor fluctuations throughout the quarter.
Shopee Brasil - Frete Zero experienced a varied download pattern, with a peak of 190K in mid-August, followed by a drop to 82K by September's close. Active users remained consistent, fluctuating slightly around the 19.9M mark.
Amazon Shopping started the quarter with 186K downloads, peaking at 265K in early July before declining to 70K by the end of the quarter. Active users showed resilience, climbing from 8.4M to 8.1M despite some mid-quarter dips.
These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of the shopping app market in South America, providing valuable benchmarks for stakeholders looking to understand consumer engagement in the region.
