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Top Android Apps Ranking in South Africa

See the full list of South Africa Android apps for August 26, and read the full analysis below

Last updated : August 26, 2026

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Last updated : August 26, 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=1256
66ClockSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Tools6=--
77GmailGoogle LLCCommunication7=--
88TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVETikTok Pte. Ltd.Social8=2=
99InstagramInstagramSocial9=161
1010FacebookMeta Platforms, Inc.Social10=154
1111ChatGPTOpenAIProductivity11=52
1212Truecaller: Spam Call BlockerTruecallerCommunication12=5412
1313Spotify: Music and PodcastsSpotify ABMusic & Audio13=12=
1414Capitec BankCapitec BankFinance14181
1515Google MessagesGoogle LLCCommunication151--
1616Google Play servicesGoogle LLCTools16=--
1717Samsung CalculatorSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Tools171--
1818Samsung CalendarSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Productivity181--
1919Google MapsGoogle LLCTravel & Local19=--
2020Facebook LiteMeta Platforms, Inc.Social2024=
2121Samsung BrowserSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Communication21=--
2222YouTube MusicGoogle LLCMusic & Audio2211225
2323Samsung NotesSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Productivity233--
2424Phone by GoogleGoogle LLCTools244--
2525Google DriveGoogle LLCProductivity251--
2626FNB Banking AppFirstRand Bank Limited.Finance261851
2727Google PhotosGoogle LLCPhotography273--
2828WhatsApp BusinessWhatsApp LLCCommunication281101
2929Samsung My FilesSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Tools294--
3030PinterestPinterestLifestyle30=908
3131Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft CorporationProductivity31=--
3232Files by GoogleGoogle LLCTools3211159
3333TikTok Lite - Faster TikTokTikTok Pte. Ltd.Social3313=
3434MessengerMeta Platforms, Inc.Communication341589
3535XX Corp.News & Magazines3514612
3636YouVersion Bible App + AudioLife.ChurchBooks & Reference362552
3737Adobe Acrobat Reader: Edit PDFAdobeProductivity373175-
3838Takealot – Online Shopping AppTakealotShopping38189=
3939Samsung Wallet (Samsung Pay)Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Lifestyle393--
4040NetflixNetflix, Inc.Entertainment401631
4141LinkedIn: Community & NetworkLinkedInBusiness411--
4242Standard Bank / Stanbic BankStandard Bank / Stanbic BankFinance4211035
4343Microsoft TeamsMicrosoft CorporationBusiness4328870
4444TelegramTelegram FZ-LLCCommunication444--
4545Google WalletGoogle LLCFinance4518425
4646Absa Banking AppAbsa Group Limited.Finance462954
4747Brave Private Web Browser, VPNBrave SoftwareCommunication47=--
4848Temu: Shop Like a BillionaireTemuShopping48371
4949Google CalendarGoogle LLCProductivity492--
5050SHEIN-Shopping OnlineRoadget Business PTE. LTD.Shopping501132
5151ClockGoogle LLCTools511--
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Most Popular Apps in South Africa Ranking Analysis for August 26

WhatsApp Messenger is the #1 top Android app on August 26 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 26, 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