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Top 5 Delivered Meal Kits and Specialty Foods Apps in South Africa, Q4 2025

Explore the performance of the top delivered meal kits and specialty foods apps on Android in South Africa during the fourth quarter of 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 Delivered Meal Kits and Specialty Foods Apps in South Africa, Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the leading delivered meal kits and specialty foods applications on the Android platform in South Africa showcased varied trends. Here's a breakdown of the top apps based on data from Sensor Tower.

Vivino: Drink the Right Wine

Vivino saw a notable fluctuation in weekly revenue, peaking at around $307 in the week of December 22. The weekly downloads remained relatively stable, ranging from 100 to 162 throughout the quarter. Active users showed a slight decline, starting at 983 and ending at 850 by the quarter's end.

HelloFresh: Meal Kit Delivery

HelloFresh maintained a consistent download rate, with numbers fluctuating between 20 and 33 weekly downloads. Active users experienced minor variations, starting at 1.25K and reaching 1.22K by the end of December.

Calo

Calo's downloads varied slightly, with weekly numbers ranging from 3 to 14. Its active user base showed minor changes, beginning at 43 and closing the quarter at 40.

EatClean

EatClean reported very low download numbers, with a peak of only 6 downloads during the quarter.

MealPlanet - Delivery App

MealPlanet had minimal download activity, with numbers peaking at 5 in the last week of December.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a snapshot of the app market dynamics and user engagement in South Africa's meal delivery sector. For more detailed analysis, Sensor Tower offers comprehensive reports on app performance.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026