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Top Android Apps Ranking in South Africa

See the full list of South Africa Android apps for January 24, and read the full analysis below

Last updated : January 24, 2026

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Last updated : January 24, 2026

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Usage RankApp and PublisherCategoryUsage RankChangeStore RankChange
11WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp LLCCommunication1=41
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.Social71152
88InstagramInstagramSocial81212
99ClockSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Tools92--
1010FacebookMeta Platforms, Inc.Social10=281
1111Spotify: Music and PodcastsSpotify ABMusic & Audio111273
1212ChatGPTOpenAIProductivity12211
1313Truecaller: Spam Call BlockerTruecallerCommunication132463
1414Google Play servicesGoogle LLCTools141--
1515Google MessagesGoogle LLCCommunication152--
1616Google MapsGoogle LLCTravel & Local161--
1717Capitec BankCapitec BankFinance17191
1818Samsung CalculatorSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Tools18=--
1919Facebook LiteMeta Platforms, Inc.Social19161
2020Samsung Internet BrowserSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Communication201--
2121Samsung CalendarSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Productivity212--
2222YouTube MusicGoogle LLCMusic & Audio221--
2323Samsung NotesSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Productivity231--
2424Google PhotosGoogle LLCPhotography242--
2525MessengerMeta Platforms, Inc.Communication25453=
2626FNB Banking AppFirstRand Bank Limited.Finance261455
2727Samsung My FilesSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Tools271--
2828Phone by GoogleGoogle LLCTools283--
2929PinterestPinterestLifestyle2921073
3030Google DriveGoogle LLCProductivity306--
3131WhatsApp BusinessWhatsApp LLCCommunication31114=
3232XX Corp.News & Magazines321294
3333Takealot – Online Shopping AppTakealotShopping335481
3434NetflixNetflix, Inc.Entertainment345766
3535TikTok Lite - Save Data & FastTikTok Pte. Ltd.Social35121
3636Samsung Wallet (Samsung Pay)Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Lifestyle366--
3737YouVersion Bible App + AudioLife.ChurchBooks & Reference37212824
3838Files by GoogleGoogle LLCTools385--
3939Adobe Acrobat Reader: Edit PDFAdobeProductivity39567=
4040Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft CorporationProductivity408--
4141LinkedIn: Jobs & Business NewsLinkedInBusiness41417012
4242Temu: Shop Like a BillionaireTemuShopping42331
4343Standard Bank / Stanbic BankStandard Bank / Stanbic BankFinance433685
4444Absa Banking AppAbsa Group Limited.Finance443636
4545TelegramTelegram FZ-LLCCommunication451--
4646SnapchatSnap IncCommunication46=31=
4747SHEIN-Shopping OnlineRoadget Business PTE. LTD.Shopping473191
4848Google WalletGoogle LLCFinance484836
4949Samsung MusicSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Music & Audio491--
5050Bolt: Request a RideBolt TechnologyMaps & Navigation5011342
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Most Popular Apps in South Africa Ranking Analysis for January 24

WhatsApp Messenger is the #1 top Android app on January 24 in South Africa, since it's ranking decreased by -1 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 24, 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