South Africa Mobile App Statistics 2024
Last update: 20 Dec 2024 CET
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Apps Versus Games: South Africa

95% of apps released by South African publishers are apps, while 5% are games. Globally, the split is 88% apps and 12% games.

Apps vs Gaming Apps
South African Publishers vs All Publishers
South African Apps
95%
South African Games
5%
All Apps
88%
All Games
12%

In general, South African app publishers place a greater emphasis on building mobile apps. This is in line with publishers globally, who place their emphasis on apps as well.

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