AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top 5 Shopping Apps in South Africa: Q3 2025 Performance Overview
Discover the download and user trends of the top shopping apps in South Africa during Q3 2025, based on Sensor Tower data.
In the third quarter of 2025, the shopping app landscape in South Africa showcased interesting trends on a unified platform, with data provided by Sensor Tower. Here's a closer look at the performance of the top five shopping apps.
Temu: Shop Like a Billionaire experienced a significant increase in weekly downloads, starting at around 386K and rising steadily to approximately 420K by the end of September. The app maintained a strong presence with weekly active users fluctuating around the 10M mark, ending the quarter at a similar level.
SHEIN - Shopping Online saw its weekly downloads surge from 106K in early July to 138K by the end of September. Active users remained consistent, hovering around 11M, indicating a stable user base throughout the quarter.
Pick n Pay asap + SmartShopper showed steady download numbers, starting at 40K and peaking at 47K in early September. The app's active user count saw growth, increasing from about 271K to 426K, reflecting a rise in user engagement.
bash™ maintained a consistent download rate, ranging from 32K to 40K weekly. Active users showed an upward trend, increasing from 1.4M to 1.7M by the end of the quarter, suggesting growing popularity.
Finally, Takealot - Mobile Shopping App saw weekly downloads fluctuate between 32K and 43K. Active users remained robust, with numbers consistently around 6.5M, ending the quarter with a slight increase.
For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
