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Top Android Apps Ranking in South Africa

See the full list of South Africa Android apps for August 29, and read the full analysis below

Last updated : August 29, 2026

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Last updated : August 29, 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=9618
66TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVETikTok Pte. Ltd.Social623=
77InstagramInstagramSocial72171
88ClockSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Tools82--
99GmailGoogle LLCCommunication92--
1010FacebookMeta Platforms, Inc.Social10=131
1111Spotify: Music and PodcastsSpotify ABMusic & Audio11112=
1212ChatGPTOpenAIProductivity1234=
1313Capitec BankCapitec BankFinance13172
1414Google Play servicesGoogle LLCTools142--
1515Truecaller: Spam Call BlockerTruecallerCommunication154366
1616Google MessagesGoogle LLCCommunication163--
1717Google MapsGoogle LLCTravel & Local17=--
1818Samsung CalculatorSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Tools18=--
1919Facebook LiteMeta Platforms, Inc.Social1916=
2020YouTube MusicGoogle LLCMusic & Audio20112310
2121Samsung CalendarSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Productivity212--
2222Samsung BrowserSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Communication22=--
2323Google PhotosGoogle LLCPhotography232--
2424Samsung NotesSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Productivity241--
2525PinterestPinterestLifestyle2538419
2626FNB Banking AppFirstRand Bank Limited.Finance26=397
2727Samsung My FilesSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Tools27=--
2828Phone by GoogleGoogle LLCTools284--
2929WhatsApp BusinessWhatsApp LLCCommunication29=91
3030TikTok Lite - Faster TikTokTikTok Pte. Ltd.Social30352
3131Google DriveGoogle LLCProductivity311--
3232MessengerMeta Platforms, Inc.Communication32253=
3333XX Corp.News & Magazines331506
3434NetflixNetflix, Inc.Entertainment344658
3535Files by GoogleGoogle LLCTools35=10211
3636Samsung Wallet (Samsung Pay)Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Lifestyle36=--
3737Takealot – Online Shopping AppTakealotShopping372673
3838Microsoft OutlookMicrosoft CorporationProductivity387--
3939YouVersion Bible App + AudioLife.ChurchBooks & Reference39110920
4040Google WalletGoogle LLCFinance402557
4141SHEIN-Shopping OnlineRoadget Business PTE. LTD.Shopping41711=
4242Temu: Shop Like a BillionaireTemuShopping4238=
4343Standard Bank / Stanbic BankStandard Bank / Stanbic BankFinance431579
4444Absa Banking AppAbsa Group Limited.Finance443589
4545SnapchatSnap IncCommunication455166
4646TelegramTelegram FZ-LLCCommunication46=--
4747LinkedIn: Community & NetworkLinkedInBusiness474193-
4848Adobe Acrobat Reader: Edit PDFAdobeProductivity481116213
4949Uber - Request a rideUber Technologies, Inc.Maps & Navigation4937113
5050Samsung MusicSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Music & Audio503--
5151Brave Private Web Browser, VPNBrave SoftwareCommunication514--
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Most Popular Apps in South Africa Ranking Analysis for August 29

WhatsApp Messenger is the #1 top Android app on August 29 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 29, 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