Top 5 Communication Apps in Nigeria Q1 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, the top communication apps in Nigeria showed notable trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at the performance of the leading apps on a unified platform.

SMS-Activate receive sms from Dimar LLC saw significant growth in several metrics. Weekly revenue rose steadily, peaking at approximately $3K in mid-March. Downloads experienced an upward trend, reaching about 4K in early March, while weekly active users grew from 1.2K to 7.4K over the quarter.

Numero eSIM: Virtual Number from Smarteletec S.L. had a mixed performance. Weekly revenue fluctuated, starting at $2.1K and ending around $1.4K. Downloads peaked at 10K in early January but settled around 6.2K by the end of March. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering between 23K and 30K.

Vyke: Second Phone/2nd Line from Vyke Telecoms Ltd experienced moderate fluctuations in weekly revenue, ending the quarter at roughly $1.7K. Downloads were stable, maintaining around 1.5K by the end of March. Active users showed a slight increase, stabilizing at around 14K.

Truecaller: AI Call Blocker from Truecaller saw consistent performance across all metrics. Weekly revenue varied slightly, ending at around $2.5K. Downloads remained strong, consistently above 37K, peaking at 52K in mid-March. Active users were stable, with around 5.8M users by the end of the quarter.

Telegram from Telegram FZ-LLC maintained a robust presence. Weekly revenue fluctuated, peaking at $3.1K in early January. Downloads showed a significant rise, reaching 92K by the end of March. Active users remained high, with around 5.6M users by the end of the quarter.

These insights come from Sensor Tower, where more detailed analytics and trends can be found. The performance of these apps highlights the dynamic nature of the communication app market in Nigeria.