Top 5 Education Apps Performance in South Africa, Q3 2024

The third quarter of 2024 saw notable performance trends among the top 5 education apps in South Africa, based on data from Sensor Tower. Here's a closer look at how these apps fared in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Gauth: AI Study Companion, developed by GauthTech Pte. Ltd., showcased a remarkable increase in weekly downloads, culminating in a substantial peak of approximately 234.2K by the end of September. This upward trajectory was mirrored in its weekly revenue, which climbed steadily, reaching around $1.2K in late August before stabilizing in September. The app's active user base saw a significant surge, growing from 10.5K at the start of the quarter to an impressive 232.4K by the quarter's end.

Duolingo: Language Lessons maintained a strong presence with weekly revenue consistently hovering around $12K to $17K throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads saw a notable spike in late August, reaching 31.3K, while active users remained relatively stable, peaking at 53.9K in early September before settling back to around 44.8K by the end of the quarter.

The app K53 RSA Learners License experienced a steady download rate, with numbers ranging from 11.9K to 16.3K weekly. Its revenue, although modest, showed a slight increase, peaking at $17 in mid-August. Active user numbers remained consistently high, peaking at 53.1K in early September.

Domi Kids-Baby Songs & Videos demonstrated a consistent level of weekly downloads, maintaining a range between 9.5K and 18.1K. Despite a slight fluctuation, active users showed a positive trend, reaching over 105.6K by mid-September. The app's revenue remained relatively low throughout the quarter.

Lastly, K53 South Africa reported stable weekly downloads, ranging from 9.6K to 16.6K. Active users displayed a downward trend, decreasing from 48.5K at the start of the quarter to 41.7K by the end. Revenue was negligible, with a brief spike to $39 in late September.

For more detailed insights into these apps and others, visit Sensor Tower's platform.