Top 5 Consumer Finance Apps on Android in the UK: Q3 2021

In the third quarter of 2021, the top five consumer finance apps on Android in the United Kingdom demonstrated varying trends in downloads and active users. Here, we explore the performance of these apps, with insights provided by Sensor Tower.

Starling Bank - Mobile Banking

Throughout Q3 2021, Starling Bank - Mobile Banking had consistent downloads with peaks and troughs. Downloads peaked at around 15.3K in the weeks of July 26 and August 30. The app saw a dip to approximately 8K in mid-September before recovering to 12.9K by the end of the quarter. Active users increased steadily, starting from 263.6K at the beginning of the quarter and ending at 303.1K.

Barclays UK

Barclays UK experienced a relatively steady download rate, with notable peaks reaching 15.1K in mid-July and 14.8K by the end of September. Weekly active users fluctuated slightly but showed an overall increase from 1.27M at the start of the quarter to 1.31M by the end.

Lloyds Bank Mobile Banking

Lloyds Bank Mobile Banking maintained a stable download trend, peaking at around 13.9K in the final week of September. Active users saw a consistent rise, starting at 1M and growing to 1.07M by the end of the quarter.

Halifax Mobile Banking

Halifax Mobile Banking showed a mixed download trend with a peak of approximately 14.9K at the end of July. However, downloads dropped to 7.5K by mid-September before rebounding to 10.5K by the end of the quarter. Active users remained relatively steady, increasing from 764.8K to 787.3K over the three months.

Virgin Money Mobile Banking

Virgin Money Mobile Banking experienced significant download fluctuations, peaking at 24.3K in mid-July but dropping to around 6.2K by mid-September before rebounding to 11K. Active users saw a consistent increase, starting at 111.3K and reaching 161.9K by the end of the quarter.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower's website.