AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 iOS Social Networking Apps in South Africa Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 social networking apps on iOS in South Africa during Q4 2025, based on Sensor Tower data.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top social networking applications on iOS in South Africa showed varied performance patterns according to Sensor Tower data. Here's a closer look at each app's performance.
Threads experienced fluctuating weekly downloads, beginning the quarter with around 12.8K downloads and peaking at 20.9K by the end of December. Active users showed a positive trend, growing from approximately 847K to over 1M.
Messenger saw a significant spike in downloads in mid-October with over 31K downloads, followed by a decline, stabilizing around 7K by the end of the quarter. Active users remained relatively stable around 700K throughout the period.
Facebook maintained a steady revenue stream, peaking at around $4.8K weekly. Download numbers grew notably in December, reaching over 10K. Active users hovered around 1.7M, indicating consistent engagement.
WhatsApp Messenger showed stable download figures, hitting a high of approximately 7.7K in mid-December. Active users remained robust, consistently exceeding 6.3M throughout the quarter.
Telegram Messenger experienced a revenue surge in late December, reaching over $10.8K. Downloads fluctuated, ending the quarter at about 4.7K. Active users saw a decline, starting at around 484K and closing at approximately 411K.
For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.
