AI Insights · Timothy · April 2026
Top 5 Apparel Apps on Android in South Africa: Q1 2026
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 apparel apps on Android in South Africa during Q1 2026, with insights from Sensor Tower data.
In the first quarter of 2026, the top apparel applications on the Android platform in South Africa showed varying performance trends, with significant insights available through Sensor Tower data.
SHEIN-Shopping Online demonstrated a notable increase in weekly downloads, starting from 46.9K in late December and peaking at 204.8K in early March. The app's weekly active users also rose from 7.4M to a peak of 10M in March, indicating strong user engagement.
adidas: Shop Shoes & Clothing maintained a consistent download rate, starting at 17.6K in late December and fluctuating slightly, closing the quarter at 15.2K. The app's active user base increased from 125K to 150K by the end of March, showing a positive trend in user retention.
MyRunway SA Fashion Shopping experienced a steady rise in downloads, reaching 19.7K by the end of March from an initial 5.3K. However, its weekly active users saw a decline from 222K to 209K over the quarter.
Nike: Engineered for Athletes faced a slight decrease in downloads from 7.5K to 6.5K throughout the quarter. Interestingly, its active users increased from 91.8K to 111.7K by the end of March, suggesting improved user engagement.
Finally, Studio88 showed a stable download pattern, closing at 3.7K from an initial 3.8K. Data on active users was not available.
For more detailed insights and analysis, visit Sensor Tower to explore comprehensive app performance data.
