AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Business Apps on iOS in South Africa: Q4 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top business apps on iOS in South Africa during Q4 2025, including Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp Business, LinkedIn, Indeed Job Search, and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top business apps on iOS in South Africa showed varied trends across downloads, revenue, and active user metrics.
Microsoft Teams saw its weekly downloads peak at around 8.5K in mid-October before gradually declining to about 1.6K by the end of December. Active users started strong at approximately 635K but decreased to about 232K by the quarter's end.
WhatsApp Business maintained a steady weekly revenue, fluctuating around $2.5K to $2.8K, with a slight dip to $1.6K in the last week of December. Weekly downloads remained stable, averaging around 5.5K to 6.1K during the quarter, while active users hovered around 500K throughout the period.
LinkedIn: Network & Job Finder experienced a strong revenue, peaking at approximately $31K in late December. Downloads peaked at about 6K in mid-October but declined to around 3.3K by the end of the quarter. Active users saw a gradual decrease, ending the quarter at about 270K.
Indeed Job Search maintained steady weekly downloads, peaking at around 5.2K in mid-October. Active users fluctuated around 50K to 60K, with a slight uptick towards the end of December.
Adobe Acrobat Reader: Sign PDF recorded a consistent weekly revenue, ranging between $9.7K to $12.4K, with downloads peaking at around 4.4K in mid-October. Active users started the quarter at approximately 753K, dropping to about 605K by the end.
These insights are derived from Sensor Tower's comprehensive data analysis, providing a glimpse into the app market dynamics in South Africa. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
