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Top Android Apps Ranking in South Africa

See the full list of South Africa Android apps for August 31, and read the full analysis below

Last updated : August 31, 2026

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Last updated : August 31, 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=1014
66ClockSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Tools6=--
77GmailGoogle LLCCommunication72--
88TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVETikTok Pte. Ltd.Social8121
99InstagramInstagramSocial91131
1010FacebookMeta Platforms, Inc.Social10=16=
1111ChatGPTOpenAIProductivity11=71
1212Truecaller: Spam Call BlockerTruecallerCommunication123606
1313Spotify: Music and PodcastsSpotify ABMusic & Audio13111=
1414Capitec BankCapitec BankFinance14151
1515Google MessagesGoogle LLCCommunication151--
1616Google Play servicesGoogle LLCTools162--
1717Samsung CalendarSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Productivity171--
1818Samsung CalculatorSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Tools181--
1919Facebook LiteMeta Platforms, Inc.Social19=35
2020Samsung NotesSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Productivity203--
2121Samsung BrowserSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Communication211--
2222YouTube MusicGoogle LLCMusic & Audio2211146
2323Google MapsGoogle LLCTravel & Local233--
2424Google DriveGoogle LLCProductivity244--
2525FNB Banking AppFirstRand Bank Limited.Finance2525517
2626Google PhotosGoogle LLCPhotography262--
2727Samsung My FilesSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Tools271--
2828Phone by GoogleGoogle LLCTools283--
2929Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft CorporationProductivity2910--
3030WhatsApp BusinessWhatsApp LLCCommunication30110=
3131PinterestPinterestLifestyle31699=
3232TikTok Lite - Faster TikTokTikTok Pte. Ltd.Social32241
3333XX Corp.News & Magazines331442
3434MessengerMeta Platforms, Inc.Communication341586
3535Takealot – Online Shopping AppTakealotShopping35=701
3636Files by GoogleGoogle LLCTools36=1083
3737Adobe Acrobat Reader: Edit PDFAdobeProductivity3710--
3838YouVersion Bible App + AudioLife.ChurchBooks & Reference3861189
3939Standard Bank / Stanbic BankStandard Bank / Stanbic BankFinance3998631
4040Absa Banking AppAbsa Group Limited.Finance4057917
4141LinkedIn: Community & NetworkLinkedInBusiness411--
4242Samsung Wallet (Samsung Pay)Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Lifestyle424--
4343NetflixNetflix, Inc.Entertainment436544
4444Microsoft TeamsMicrosoft CorporationBusiness443112353
4545Temu: Shop Like a BillionaireTemuShopping45381
4646Brave Private Web Browser, VPNBrave SoftwareCommunication466--
4747SHEIN-Shopping OnlineRoadget Business PTE. LTD.Shopping47612=
4848Google CalendarGoogle LLCProductivity482--
4949TelegramTelegram FZ-LLCCommunication496--
5050ClockGoogle LLCTools50=--
5151Google WalletGoogle LLCFinance5177416
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Most Popular Apps in South Africa Ranking Analysis for August 31

WhatsApp Messenger is the #1 top Android app on August 31 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 August 31, 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