AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Food Delivery Apps on iOS in South Africa Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the leading food delivery apps in South Africa on iOS during Q4 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, food delivery services in South Africa saw varied performance trends on the iOS platform. According to data from Sensor Tower, here’s how the top 5 apps fared:
Mr D - Groceries & Takeaway showed fluctuating weekly downloads, starting strong with nearly 12K in early October but settling around 6.4K by the end of December. The app maintained a solid user base, peaking at over 535K weekly active users in late November before experiencing a decrease to approximately 384K by the end of the quarter.
Uber Eats: Food & Groceries also experienced varying downloads, beginning at about 8.1K and closing the quarter at 5.2K. The app's active user count rose to 438K in late November but then declined to around 323K by December's end.
Refreshi saw a spike in downloads, reaching 5K in late November, although it dropped significantly afterward, ending the year with around 700 downloads.
Zulzi maintained a steady download pattern, with a notable increase to 2.4K in late November before stabilizing around 1.4K by the end of December.
Bolt Food had the most consistent download numbers, fluctuating slightly but stabilizing around 530 by the end of the quarter. Active users initially decreased significantly but saw a resurgence, peaking at over 5K in mid-December.
For comprehensive insights and detailed analytics on these trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
