Top 5 Social Apps on Android in South Africa Q3 2021

The third quarter of 2021 saw dynamic shifts in the performance of the top social apps on Android in South Africa. Here's a detailed look at how TikTok, Bigo Live - Live Streaming App, Facebook, Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat, and Likee - Short Video Community performed.

TikTok experienced a remarkable surge in weekly downloads, starting at around 34K in late June and peaking at approximately 150K by late September. Revenue also saw significant growth, with weekly earnings starting at $20K and reaching up to $67K by mid-September. Active users remained strong, fluctuating around 2.5M throughout the quarter.

Bigo Live - Live Streaming App had a relatively stable performance. Weekly downloads hovered around 3K to 4K, while revenue saw a gradual increase from $5.2K in early July to nearly $9.9K by the end of September. Active users remained consistent, averaging around 26K.

Facebook maintained a steady presence with weekly downloads ranging from 31K to 46K. Revenue showed minor fluctuations, averaging around $4K to $5K per week. The app's active user base was robust, consistently around 10.9M, peaking at 11M in the last week of September.

Grindr - Gay Dating & Chat had a steady weekly download rate of around 800. Revenue showed a gradual increase, starting at $2K and reaching nearly $2.8K by early September. Active users saw minor fluctuations, averaging around 59K throughout the quarter.

Likee - Short Video Community showed a stable trend in weekly downloads, ranging from 5K to 8K. Revenue remained relatively stable, averaging around $1.3K to $1.7K per week. Active users saw slight fluctuations, averaging around 500K.

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