Top Communication Apps on Android in South Africa Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the leading communication apps on Android in South Africa showcased varied performance metrics, according to data from Sensor Tower.

Truecaller: Spam Call Blocker saw its weekly revenue peak at approximately $21.1K in late November, while downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of around 43.4K in early October. The app maintained a strong presence with weekly active users, ranging from 8.1M to 7.6M by the end of December.

Telegram experienced a modest revenue increase, peaking at about $8.7K in the week before Christmas. Downloads were highest in early October at 28.6K, but dipped significantly towards the end of the quarter. Active users started at 2.6M, ending the year slightly lower at 2.2M.

imo-International Calls & Chat demonstrated a steady rise in revenue, culminating in $8.1K at the year's end. Downloads showed variability, peaking at 12.1K in late December, while active users fluctuated around the 200K mark.

WhatsApp Business recorded a revenue peak of $4.5K mid-December. Weekly downloads decreased from 77.2K at the start of the quarter to about 25.6K by the end. Despite this, active user numbers remained robust, hovering around 7.5M.

imo HD - Video Calls and Chats showed a gradual increase in revenue, reaching $4.5K just before Christmas. Downloads fluctuated slightly, with a peak of 5.1K in late November. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 33K throughout the period.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.