Performance of Top Tools Apps in South Africa: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the tools apps landscape in South Africa showcased varied performances across different metrics, as reported by Sensor Tower.

NordVPN – fast VPN for privacy from Nord Security saw a fluctuating revenue trend, peaking at approximately $9.9K in late February. Weekly downloads reached a high of 3.1K at the end of March, while active users remained stable, ending the quarter at around 17.5K.

ExpressVPN: Fast & Secure VPN experienced consistent growth in active users, ending March at roughly 28.5K. Revenue peaked at $7.9K during the last week of February, and downloads saw a surge, reaching 6.9K in the final week of March.

CT Pool from CryptoCompany OU had a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $6.1K in late March. Downloads fluctuated, with a high of 1.5K in mid-March, while active users showed a moderate rise, hitting over 2K in the same period.

Dogsix - Online tracker from Rikiki Forte LLC demonstrated strong download growth, reaching over 11.2K at the end of March. Revenue also showed an upward trend, peaking at $3.1K in the final week, with active users increasing significantly to about 19.3K.

AVG AntiVirus & Security maintained a steady download rate, with a peak of 15.6K in early January. Revenue showed slight fluctuations, peaking at $2.2K at the end of February, while active users grew steadily, reaching approximately 186.5K by the end of March.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of the tools app market in South Africa, with varying trends across different metrics. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.