AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Delivered Meal Kits and Specialty Foods Apps in the UK on iOS - Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top meal kit and specialty food apps on iOS in the UK during Q4 2025, highlighting download rates and active user engagement.
In the final quarter of 2025, the UK market for delivered meal kits and specialty foods on the iOS platform saw notable trends among the top apps. According to data from Sensor Tower, HelloFresh: Meal Kit Delivery experienced varied download activity, starting the quarter with weekly downloads around 6.1K and witnessing a notable increase to 6.8K by the end of December. Meanwhile, weekly active users fluctuated, starting at 239K and dipping to 161K before climbing back to 176K.
Gousto maintained a steady presence, with downloads peaking at 7K in the last week of December, despite a general downward trend earlier in the quarter. Active user numbers remained robust, ranging from 134K to 156K, showing slight fluctuations throughout the period.
Vivino: Drink The Right Wine saw consistent revenue generation, peaking at $7.1K in late December. Downloads increased significantly towards the end of the quarter, jumping from around 1.8K to 4.6K in the week before Christmas. The app also experienced a strong increase in active users, rising from 29K to 78K.
Green Chef: Healthy Recipes had modest download numbers, with a year-end spike to 1.6K. Active users ranged from 6.6K to 10.3K, indicating stable engagement despite lower download volumes.
Riverford maintained consistent download numbers, averaging around 700 per week, with active users holding steady between 3.2K and 3.3K throughout the quarter.
For more detailed insights into app performance and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
