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Top Android Apps Ranking in South Africa

See the full list of South Africa Android apps for October 3, and read the full analysis below

Last updated : October 3, 2026

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Last updated : October 3, 2026

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Usage RankApp and PublisherCategoryUsage RankChangeStore RankChange
11WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp LLCCommunication1=1=
22Samsung One UI HomeSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Personalization2=--
33Google ChromeGoogle LLCCommunication3=--
44GoogleGoogle LLCTools4=--
55YouTubeGoogle LLCVideo Players & Editors5=7944
66TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVETikTok Pte. Ltd.Social6132
77InstagramInstagramSocial72124
88GmailGoogle LLCCommunication82--
99ClockSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Tools91--
1010FacebookMeta Platforms, Inc.Social10=154
1111Spotify: Music and PodcastsSpotify ABMusic & Audio11295
1212Capitec BankCapitec BankFinance122104
1313ChatGPTOpenAIProductivity132114
1414Truecaller: Spam Call BlockerTruecallerCommunication1432827
1515Google Play servicesGoogle LLCTools151--
1616Google MessagesGoogle LLCCommunication164--
1717Google MapsGoogle LLCTravel & Local17=--
1818Facebook LiteMeta Platforms, Inc.Social18175
1919Samsung CalculatorSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Tools191--
2020YouTube MusicGoogle LLCMusic & Audio20=--
2121Samsung CalendarSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Productivity21=--
2222Samsung BrowserSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Communication22=--
2323Google PhotosGoogle LLCPhotography232--
2424Phone by GoogleGoogle LLCTools241--
2525Samsung NotesSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Productivity251--
2626Samsung My FilesSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Tools26=--
2727TikTok Lite - Faster TikTokTikTok Pte. Ltd.Social27222
2828WhatsApp BusinessWhatsApp LLCCommunication28=65
2929FNB Banking AppFirstRand Bank Limited.Finance2926818
3030PinterestPinterestLifestyle3016636
3131XX Corp.News & Magazines3149938
3232MessengerMeta Platforms, Inc.Communication3223027
3333Google DriveGoogle LLCProductivity333--
3434Files by GoogleGoogle LLCTools3427541
3535Takealot – Online Shopping AppTakealotShopping3583938
3636Samsung Wallet (Samsung Pay)Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Lifestyle36=--
3737NetflixNetflix, Inc.Entertainment37=2717
3838Google WalletGoogle LLCFinance38=11526
3939YouVersion Bible App + AudioLife.ChurchBooks & Reference3958536
4040Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft CorporationProductivity407--
4141Standard Bank / Stanbic BankStandard Bank / Stanbic BankFinance4129022
4242LinkedIn: Community & NetworkLinkedInBusiness42=--
4343Absa Banking AppAbsa Group Limited.Finance4338924
4444SHEIN-Shopping OnlineRoadget Business PTE. LTD.Shopping4422210
4545Temu: Shop Like a BillionaireTemuShopping45=44
4646SnapchatSnap IncCommunication466211
4747Adobe Acrobat Reader: Edit PDFAdobeProductivity476142-
4848Checkers Sixty60Shoprite Checkers (PTY) LTDShopping48119533
4949Bolt: Request a RideBolt TechnologyMaps & Navigation491165
5050Uber: Rides, eats, hotelsUber Technologies, Inc.Maps & Navigation5033214
5151VodaPayVodacom Pty LtdFinance51=4015
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Most Popular Apps in South Africa Ranking Analysis for October 3

WhatsApp Messenger is the #1 top Android app on October 3 in South Africa, since it's ranking did not change by 0 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 October 3, 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