Top Photography Apps in South Africa Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top photography apps in South Africa showcased varied performance metrics across downloads, revenue, and active users on a unified platform. This analysis draws from Sensor Tower data, offering insights into these trends.

Video Editor & Maker - InShot experienced a fluctuating revenue pattern, peaking at approximately $2.8K in the last week of September. Downloads remained stable, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching around 31.3K. Active users showed a minor decline from 718.5K to 744.9K over the quarter.

Google Photos maintained a consistent weekly revenue, ending at $16.3K. Downloads saw a modest rise, peaking at 15.9K in the final week. Active users fluctuated but ended the quarter near 5.4M.

Photo Lab Picture Editor & Art showed a steady increase in revenue, closing at $767. Downloads experienced a significant spike mid-quarter, reaching 27.2K, while active users rose from 20.1K to 24.8K.

Time Warp Scan - Face Scan had a minimal revenue trend, with a slight increase to $21. Downloads saw a declining trend initially but rebounded to 7.5K by the quarter's end. Active users slightly increased from 62.8K to 47.8K.

ToonApp: Photo to Cartoon Me experienced a steady decline in revenue, ending at $148. Downloads fluctuated, with a peak at 18.5K mid-quarter. Active users saw a decrease from 26.6K to 20.2K.

These insights offer a snapshot of the competitive landscape in the photography app category in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.