South Africa Mobile App Statistics 2024
Last update: 24 Apr 2024 CET
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Top South African Mobile App Developers Based on Downloads

The following shows the top 10 South African mobile App developers based on downloads on Google PlayGoogle Play.

  • 1st

    MultiChoice Support Services (Pty) Ltd is on position 1 of the biggest South African app publishers.

    MultiChoice Support Services (Pty) Ltd., also known as MultiChoice, operates the DStv Satellite Television service, a major satellite TV service in Sub-Saharan Africa. Founded in 1994, they are based in Randburg, South Africa. MultiChoice Support Services (Pty) Ltd has developed and published DStv Now, DStv, MyGOtv, MyDStv, and more.

    They own 5 apps that have been downloaded together more than 57.72m+ times.

  • 2nd

    MTN is on position 2 of the biggest South African app publishers.

    MTN, formerly M-Cell, is a South African multinational mobile telecommunications company, operating in numerous countries across Africa, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1994, MTN’s head office is located in Johannesburg, South Africa. MTN has built a variety of apps, such as: MyMTN, MTN MoMo, MoMo Merchant, MTN Widge, and more.

    They own 5 apps that have been downloaded together more than 29.78m+ times.

  • 3rd

    Capitec Bank is on position 3 of the biggest South African app publishers.

    Capitec Bank is a South African retail bank. Founded in 2001, it is one of the largest banks in the country based on the number of customers they serve. Capitec Bank has developed and published Capitec Remote Banking and Capitec Bank.

    They own a single app that has been downloaded more than 25.4m+ times.

  • 4th

    Vodacom (Pty) Ltd. is on position 4 of the biggest South African app publishers.

    Vodacom (Pty) Ltd. is a South African mobile communications company, providing voice, messaging, data, and converged services to millions of customers across Africa. It is based in Johannesburg, South Africa and was founded in 1994. Vodacom (Pty) Ltd. has created the app My Vodacom SA.

    They own a single app that has been downloaded more than 24.43m+ times.

  • 5th

    SuperSport Online is on position 5 of the biggest South African app publishers.

    SuperSport Online, referred to simply as SuperSport, is a Pan-Africa group of television channels carried on the DStv satellite platform. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, it provides sports content in South Africa and other African countries. SuperSport Online has developed SuperSport and SuperSport Beta.

    They own 2 apps that have been downloaded together more than 23.92m+ times.

  • 6th

    Al Rajhi Bank

    Al Rajhi Bank is on position 6 of the biggest South African app publishers.

    They own 10 apps that have been downloaded together more than 17.26m+ times.

  • 7th

    FirstRand Bank Limited.

    FirstRand Bank Limited. is on position 7 of the biggest South African app publishers.

    They own 4 apps that have been downloaded together more than 14.97m+ times.

  • 8th

    iPlay Store is on position 8 of the biggest South African app publishers.

    iPlay Store is one of the most successful mobile app developers in South Africa. They are best known for their assortment of clock, HD wallpaper, and photo frame apps. iPlay Store has developed a number of apps, including: Shiva Live Wallpaper, Rose Flower Clock, Waterfall Photo Frames HD, Jesus Clock, and more.

    They own 11 apps that have been downloaded together more than 13.98m+ times.

  • 9th

    Moya App (Pty) Ltd

    Moya App (Pty) Ltd is on position 9 of the biggest South African app publishers.

    They own a single app that has been downloaded more than 13.13m+ times.

  • 10th

    MTN South Africa

    MTN South Africa is on position 10 of the biggest South African app publishers.

    They own 4 apps that have been downloaded together more than 12.8m+ times.

This chart provides a near real-time ranking of the 10 most popular South African mobile App developers on Google PlayGoogle Play.

Currently, MultiChoice Support Services (Pty) Ltd leads the way, followed by MTN, Capitec Bank, Vodacom (Pty) Ltd., and SuperSport Online.

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