2026 State of Mobile is Live!

In the third quarter of 2025, the top health and fitness applications on the Android platform in South Africa showcased notable trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here, we delve into the performance of these leading apps, using data sourced from Sensor Tower.
Strava: Run, Bike, Hike experienced a dynamic quarter with weekly revenue peaking at approximately $10.4K at the end of September. Weekly downloads saw a high of 5.3K in mid-July, while active users remained robust, starting at around 114K and fluctuating over the quarter.
Flo Ovulation & Period Tracker maintained steady performance with revenue reaching a peak of $5.2K in the last week of September. Downloads began strong at over 11K, experiencing a drop mid-quarter before stabilizing. Active users peaked at nearly 495K in late September.
MyFitnessPal: Calorie Counter showed consistent revenue throughout the quarter, peaking at $4.1K in late September. Downloads saw a gradual increase, reaching a high of 3.3K at the start of September, while active users hovered around 40K.
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run observed significant increases in both downloads and active users. Downloads surged to 25.7K by the end of September, and active users peaked at approximately 76K, indicating growing popularity.
LazyFit: Chair Yoga & Pilates saw a steady increase in revenue, culminating at $1.8K in early September. Downloads reached a high of 7K, with active users peaking at over 31K in late August.
These insights from Sensor Tower provide a comprehensive view of the health and fitness app landscape in South Africa, highlighting trends that developers and marketers can leverage for strategic planning.