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In Q2 2024, the top 5 entertainment apps on iOS in South Africa demonstrated diverse trends in their downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Here’s a detailed look at their performance:
Disney+ saw its weekly revenue fluctuate throughout the quarter, peaking at around $43K in late April and the last week of June. Downloads for the app showed a general upward trend, starting from 5.5K in early April and reaching approximately 6.7K by mid-June. Active users also increased from 74.7K in the first week of April to 78.8K by the end of June.
TikTok experienced a relatively stable revenue stream, with weekly earnings hovering around $25K, peaking at $28.9K in late April. The app's downloads saw significant growth, starting at 19.7K in the first week of April and reaching nearly 29.4K by the end of June. Weekly active users remained robust, maintaining a level above 860K throughout the quarter.
Amazon Prime Video had a consistent revenue performance, with weekly figures generally between $20K and $28K, peaking at $27.9K in the last week of June. Downloads showed a steady rise, beginning at 4.1K in early April and peaking at around 5.3K in mid-June. Active users saw a gradual increase from 21.5K in early April to about 23.6K by the end of June.
Netflix experienced a steady revenue stream, with weekly earnings mostly between $12K and $17K, peaking at $16.3K in late April. Downloads showed a notable increase, particularly in mid-May, where they reached a high of 11.7K before stabilizing around 10K in late June. The app maintained a strong active user base, with numbers fluctuating around 220K throughout the quarter.
DramaBox - Stream Drama Shorts exhibited impressive growth in revenue and downloads. The app's weekly revenue increased from $8.1K in early April to about $14.3K at the end of April, with consistent figures around $13K in June. Downloads spiked significantly, starting at 3.1K in early April and reaching a peak of 16.1K in early June. Active users also saw a substantial rise, from 8.5K in the first week of April to over 23K by the end of May, before slightly stabilizing around 22K in late June.
These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, offering a comprehensive overview of the app market performance. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.