Top 5 Air Travel Apps Performance in South Africa, Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the performance of the top air travel apps in South Africa on a unified platform was varied, as revealed by data from Sensor Tower. Here's a closer look at how each app performed in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users.

FlySafair experienced a notable peak in weekly downloads, reaching approximately 82K in early May. The app's active users fluctuated, starting at around 155K in early April, dipping in May, and recovering to nearly 149K by the end of June.

Travelstart: Flights & Hotels maintained a steady download rate, with numbers hovering between 1.7K and 2.6K throughout the quarter. Active users showed a gradual increase, peaking at about 6.5K in early June before slightly declining towards the end of the quarter.

Flightradar24 | Flight Tracker generated consistent weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $3.3K in the last week of June. Downloads were relatively stable, with a notable increase in mid-June reaching 3K. Active users saw significant growth, starting at 19.7K and ending at nearly 29.6K.

Fly Airlink had a consistent download pattern, with weekly numbers ranging from 1.3K to 1.8K. Although there were no active user metrics available, the download stability suggests a steady interest in the app.

Qatar Airways witnessed a gradual increase in downloads, peaking at over 2K in late June. Active users increased from approximately 8.9K to 9.3K by the end of the quarter, indicating a growing user base.

These trends highlight the diverse performance dynamics within the air travel app market in South Africa. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.