AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Food & Drink Apps in South Africa: Q4 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top Food and Drink apps on a unified platform in South Africa during Q4 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Food and Drink app market in South Africa showcased dynamic trends across the top five applications, according to Sensor Tower data.
McDonald’s saw a significant spike in weekly downloads, reaching a peak of approximately 123K in early November. Active users fluctuated, starting at around 670K and peaking at 1.3M mid-quarter before a decline to 606K by the end of December.
KFC South Africa experienced a steady increase in downloads, peaking at about 69.5K in late November. The app's active user base grew from 334K at the start of the quarter to a high of 751K in November, before settling at 351K by year-end.
Mr D - Groceries & Takeaway maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads peaking at 37K in mid-December. Active users started at 1.98M, saw a peak of 2.39M in late November, and ended the quarter at 1.71M.
Uber Eats: Food & Groceries showed consistent download numbers, peaking at 37K in mid-December. The app's active user count fluctuated, reaching a high of 1.97M in late November before closing the quarter at 1.45M.
Spur Family Club had a stable performance in downloads, with a peak of 29.7K in early December. Active users increased from 288K at the beginning to a peak of 314K in mid-December, ending the quarter at 291K.
For a deeper dive into these trends, visit Sensor Tower for more comprehensive insights.
