Top Food and Drink Apps on iOS in South Africa: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the iOS platform in South Africa saw varied performance among the top food and drink applications. Here's a closer look at the trends for each app, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Mob: Meal Planner and Recipes from Mouth Group Limited experienced a notable decline in weekly downloads, starting at 5.1K and dropping to 807 by the end of December. Revenue followed a similar downward trajectory, peaking at around $3.9K in early October before stabilizing at $939 in the last week of the year. Active users saw a decrease from 5.2K to 1.8K, with a brief spike to 2.3K in late December.

Vivino: Drink The Right Wine maintained steady weekly downloads, starting at approximately 213 and ending at 284. Revenue showed a gradual increase, reaching $1.5K by the end of the quarter. The app's active user base remained relatively stable, fluctuating slightly but closing the year with 1.2K users.

ReciMe: Recipes & Meal Planner by ReciMe Pty Ltd saw a peak in downloads at 613 in mid-October but settled around 255 by year-end. Revenue remained consistent, with minor fluctuations, closing at $234. The active user count hovered around 10K, showing little variation throughout the quarter.

NYT Cooking: Quick Tasty Meals from The New York Times Company saw modest download numbers, peaking at 178 in the final week. Revenue increased to $340 in mid-December before dropping slightly to $256. Active users showed a slight upward trend, reaching 1.6K by the end of December.

InVintory: Wine Bottle Tracker experienced a significant rise in downloads, from a mere 14 at the start to 346 by the end of the quarter. Revenue also saw fluctuations, closing at $223, with a notable spike to $442 in mid-December.

These insights highlight the diverse performance of food and drink apps in South Africa, reflecting varying consumer interests and engagement levels. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.