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Popular Mobile Apps (South Africa Top 5s)

Don MabonaBy Don Mabona2019-07-25No Comments4 Mins Read
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Mobile applications continue to grow in popularity throughout South Africa. Consumers use applications for a wide variety of purposes. This includes increasing productivity, communicating with friends, and engaging in games. In this article, we will show you the top 5 popular mobile apps in South Africa.

  1. Train Taxi

One of the most popular apps in South Africa is a game known as “Train Taxi”. It is an engaging game with high-quality graphics. It features a train simulation where the goal is to get as many passengers as possible. It is not surprising to see a game become so popular. In recent years, South Africans have become fond of playing engaging games on their smartphones. This includes exciting casino games. You can view online casinos in South Africa and see which exciting casino games suit you. There are classic games such as Poker and Blackjack. Additionally, there are modern video slot games. Smartphones allow the casino experience to come to you. If you want an engaging gaming experience similar to Train Taxi then you should check out the best online casinos in South Africa.

  1. Joom

 The second application on our list is a shopping application that is widely used in South Africa. Joom makes it easy to attain the best bargains, and Joom personalizes items based upon your viewing habits. You can make purchases directly on the app, and there is also free delivery.

There are thousands of high-quality products available to buy.

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The customer support is exceptional, and therefore it is easy to see why this has become the top shopping application for smartphone users. It makes the shopping experience easy and fun, whilst allowing you to take advantage of the best deals in town. 

  1. Uber 

If you need a taxi from anywhere in the city, then you will most likely use Uber. This taxi app has become hugely popular in South Africa. It is super convenient to use, and there are a choice of drivers to choose from. Uber is a worldwide smartphone application that has picking up and dropping users. You can simply tap a button 24/7 and find a taxi that will drop you off to a location. The prices are highly competitive, and this is one of the reasons why the application is so popular. You can be connected with a reliable ride within minutes all through the engaging smartphone application. 

  1. Instagram 

One of the most popular social media platforms in the world right now is Instagram. This photo sharing application has become hugely popular in recent years. It provides an easy way for you to share your best photos with friends. Additionally, it allows you to keep up with the lives of your favorite celebrities. The application itself is very easy to use and navigate. Additionally, there is a ‘story’ feature which allows you to share temporary photos for 24 hours. Instagram has become a huge hit in South Africa, with people being able to share their most precious moments to their friends with an easy hit of the button. The application is available to download on multiple devices such as iPhones and Androids. 

  1. Facebook Messenger 

Another hugely popular social media platform is Facebook. This is an older social media website that has remained popular throughout the years. Aside from the platform itself, the messenger application provides an excellent way to communicate with friends. You can send messages, do voice-calls, and also do video calls. This is all done easily within the application. For smartphone users in South Africa, Facebook messenger is an essential application to download. It makes it easy to keep in touch with friends in South Africa, and also around the world.

It is obvious that South Africans use a variety of different mobile apps on many platforms such as Android and iPhone.

This list has covered the most popular applications that people in South Africa continue to download. Whether you need a taxi, need to contact your friends, or just need a fun game to play, there will be a smartphone application that is available for you. These apps are reliable, and they serve their purpose in a convenient manner. We are excited to learn about new developments in applications and will be sure to keep you updated.

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