AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Food and Drink Apps in South Africa on iOS: Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the leading food and drink apps on iOS in South Africa during Q4 2025, including download and active user data.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the food and drink app landscape in South Africa on the iOS platform showcased notable trends among the top applications. Insights from Sensor Tower reveal significant movements in weekly downloads and active users.
KFC South Africa experienced a fluctuating trend in weekly downloads, starting at around 4.4K and peaking at 34.5K in late November. Its weekly active users saw a rise from 52K to a high of approximately 123K before settling at around 54K by the end of the quarter.
McDonald’s maintained a steady download rate, with a notable spike to 29.5K in November before stabilizing around 4.2K. The app's active user base fluctuated, peaking at over 320K in mid-November, then gradually decreasing to approximately 144K by late December.
Mr D - Groceries & Takeaway showed consistent weekly downloads, ranging from 5.6K to around 12K. Active users initially increased, reaching a peak of 535K in November before declining to approximately 384K by the quarter's end.
Uber Eats: Food & Groceries saw weekly downloads maintain a range between 5K and 8K. Active users remained relatively stable, with a peak of about 438K in late November, followed by a decrease to 323K by the end of December.
Spur Family Club observed a moderate download rate that hovered around 4K, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter. The app's active users showed a gradual increase, starting at 56K and reaching 62K in mid-December before ending the quarter at around 56K.
These insights from Sensor Tower provide a glimpse into the dynamic performance of these leading apps in South Africa's food and drink sector. For more comprehensive data and analysis, head over to Sensor Tower's platform.
