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Top Android Apps Ranking in South Africa

See the full list of South Africa Android apps for January 9, and read the full analysis below

Last updated : January 9, 2026

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Last updated : January 9, 2026

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Usage RankApp and PublisherCategoryUsage RankChangeStore RankChange
11WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp LLCCommunication1=12
22Samsung One UI HomeSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Personalization2=--
33Google ChromeGoogle LLCCommunication3=--
44GoogleGoogle LLCTools4=--
55YouTubeGoogle LLCVideo Players & Editors5=--
66GmailGoogle LLCCommunication6=--
77TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVETikTok Pte. Ltd.Social7=71
88InstagramInstagramSocial8=171
99ClockSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Tools9=--
1010FacebookMeta Platforms, Inc.Social10=221
1111Truecaller: Spam Call BlockerTruecallerCommunication11=3510
1212Spotify: Music and PodcastsSpotify ABMusic & Audio12=24=
1313Google MessagesGoogle LLCCommunication13=--
1414ChatGPTOpenAIProductivity141252
1515Google Play servicesGoogle LLCTools151--
1616Capitec BankCapitec BankFinance16283
1717Samsung CalculatorSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Tools171--
1818Google MapsGoogle LLCTravel & Local181--
1919Samsung CalendarSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Productivity19=--
2020Samsung Internet BrowserSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Communication20=--
2121Facebook LiteMeta Platforms, Inc.Social21=5=
2222YouTube MusicGoogle LLCMusic & Audio221--
2323Google PhotosGoogle LLCPhotography231--
2424Samsung NotesSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Productivity24=--
2525Phone by GoogleGoogle LLCTools25=--
2626Samsung My FilesSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Tools261--
2727MessengerMeta Platforms, Inc.Communication271433
2828FNB Banking AppFirstRand Bank Limited.Finance28=6421
2929PinterestPinterestLifestyle29211113
3030WhatsApp BusinessWhatsApp LLCCommunication301121
3131Google DriveGoogle LLCProductivity311--
3232XX Corp.News & Magazines3221565
3333Takealot – Online Shopping AppTakealotShopping331834
3434TikTok Lite - Save Data & FastTikTok Pte. Ltd.Social34231
3535NetflixNetflix, Inc.Entertainment35=551
3636Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft CorporationProductivity363--
3737YouVersion Bible App + AudioLife.ChurchBooks & Reference37=4018
3838Adobe Acrobat Reader: Edit PDFAdobeProductivity38=193-
3939Files by GoogleGoogle LLCTools391--
4040LinkedIn: Jobs & Business NewsLinkedInBusiness401--
4141Temu: Shop Like a BillionaireTemuShopping41121
4242Samsung Wallet (Samsung Pay)Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Lifestyle421--
4343Absa Banking AppAbsa Group Limited.Finance435639
4444Standard Bank / Stanbic BankStandard Bank / Stanbic BankFinance44=11741
4545SnapchatSnap IncCommunication45=201
4646TelegramTelegram FZ-LLCCommunication463--
4747SHEIN-Shopping OnlineRoadget Business PTE. LTD.Shopping471191
4848Google CalendarGoogle LLCProductivity481--
4949VodaPayVodacom Pty LtdFinance49114=
5050Brave Private Web Browser, VPNBrave SoftwareCommunication501--
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Most Popular Apps in South Africa Ranking Analysis for January 9

WhatsApp Messenger is the #1 top Android app on January 9 in South Africa, since it's ranking increased by 2 positions since last month. WhatsApp Messenger is ranked at the top of the global ranking and was developed by WhatsApp LLC.

Samsung One UI Home South Africa rank has did not change to 2nd position in January 9, which is a change of 0 positions in ranking since last month. Samsung One UI Home is published by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and ranked under all apps categories in Google Play Store

Google Chrome is last of the top 3 Free apps in Google Play ranking in South Africa this month after it's rank did not change by 0 positions since last month