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AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026

Top 5 Food Delivery Apps on Android in South Africa: Q4 2025

Explore the performance trends of the top food delivery apps in South Africa during Q4 2025, with insights into downloads and active user metrics sourced from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 Food Delivery Apps on Android in South Africa: Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, Uber Eats: Food and Grocery maintained a consistent presence in the South African market. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a peak of approximately 31.2K in mid-December. Active users initially increased, peaking at 1.5M in late November, before experiencing a decline to around 1.1M by the end of December.

Mr D Food & Grocery Delivery saw a steady increase in downloads, culminating in a high of about 29.6K in mid-December. The app's active user base demonstrated strong engagement, reaching over 1.8M in late November before a gradual decrease towards the end of the quarter.

Astron Energy noted a moderate rise in downloads, peaking at 6.2K in late November. Active users followed a similar pattern, increasing to around 40.5K before tapering off slightly as the quarter closed.

Zulzi experienced varied download numbers, with a notable peak at approximately 3.7K in late November. However, specific active user data was not available for this period.

Finally, Avo SuperShop showed variable download trends, hitting a high of around 2.5K in late November. Active users peaked at 8.3K in the same period, reflecting intermittent engagement.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape of food delivery apps in South Africa's Android market during the last quarter of 2025. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026