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The number of smartphone users in Kenya has increased over the years and consequently, the number of downloaded apps has risen. The arrival of the pandemic has also had a great impact on the download of the apps. According to a report by Communications Authority, the number of Kenyans who own smartphones as of 2021 is 59 million and there are 23.35 million internet users.
Whether they’re providing banking services, photo and video editing, 3 Patti Blue, or a source of entertainment, mobile apps have become a part of many people’s day-to-day lives. But which apps are most popular among Kenyans? This article will show the top 10 most downloaded apps on Android and iOS in Kenya. You may find apps that you didn’t even know about.
Top Downloaded Android Apps
WhatsApp Messenger is the most used free Android app in Kenya. Users can chat with their friends and loved ones easily through the app and also conduct business through the platform.
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At the top of the paid list, Minecraft takes the cake. In this game, explore infinite worlds and build everything from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles. Play in creative mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armor to fend off dangerous mobs.
| Free | Paid |
|---|---|
| Whatsapp Messenger | Minecraft |
| Equity Mobile | Geometry Dash |
| GB Latest Version Apk Pro | Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas |
| Facebook Lite | Rovio Classics: AB |
| Space Cleaner | Grand Theft Auto: Vice City |
| Telma&Moi | Stardew Valley |
| Spotify: Music and Podcasts | RFS: Real Flight Simulator |
| Snapchat | Bloons TD 6 |
| TikTok | Threema |
| Xender - Share Music Transfer | Terraria |
Top Downloaded iOS Apps
TikTok has greatly surpassed Instagram as the most downloaded and used social media app. The average user spends and average of 52 minutes on TikTok compared to 28 minutes on Instagram. Even with the Instagram Reel feature rolling out, TikTok is still dominating the list.
Password for WhatsApp Messages is top of the paid list. The app imports your chat histories via email and saves copies of all messages. The app is a vault for copies of your WhatsApp messages. Nobody will be able to access the vault without knowing your password.
| Free | Paid |
|---|---|
| TikTok | Password for Whatsapp Messages |
| Snapchat | Shadowrocket |
| YouTube: Watch, Listen, Stream | iVerify. - Secure your Phone! |
| Missale Romanum | |
| WhatsApp Messenger | Official DVSA Theory Test Kit |
| Telegram Messenger | iMPC Pro 2 for iPhone |
| Super Cleaner - Cleanup Master | 123Play Pro |
| CapCut - Video Editor | CHUCHEL |
| Money: track income & expenses | |
| RFS - Real Flight Simulator |
[…] In Kenya, the 2022 general election was characterized by widespread misinformation and disinformation, after which technology was put on trial at the Supreme Court during the presidential petitions. Moreover, we witnessed a dramatic change in app usage with WhatsApp topping the list of the most downloaded apps on Google’s Play Store. […]
[…] In Kenya, the 2022 general election was characterized by widespread misinformation and disinformation, after which technology was put on trial at the Supreme Court during the presidential petitions. Moreover, we witnessed a dramatic change in app usage with WhatsApp topping the list of the most downloaded apps on Google’s Play Store. […]