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Top Apps in Kenya on App Store

Compare the top free and paid apps in Kenya. Track ranking movement and observed advertising activity across App Store leaders.

Chart date: September 16, 2026Updated daily

Top Free

Top 20
  1. 11

    ChatGPT

    OpenAI OpCo, LLC1,765Ads in the last 30 days
    Productivity No. 1No. 1 for 1 daysIAP
  2. 21

    Crib hunter

    Crib Hunter LTD
    Lifestyle No. 1
  3. 3

    MyPower(New)

    THE KENYA POWER AND LIGHTING COMPANY LIMITED
    Utilities No. 1
  4. 445

    Uber Eats: Food & Groceries

    Uber Technologies, Inc.1,053Ads in the last 30 days
    Food & Drink No. 1
  5. 51

    My-OneApp

    Safaricom Limited39Ads in the last 30 days
    Finance No. 1
  6. 62

    Google Maps

    Google4Ads in the last 30 days
    Navigation No. 1IAP
  7. 73

    Microsoft Teams

    Microsoft Corporation
    Business No. 1IAP
  8. 83

    CapCut: Photo & Video Editor

    Bytedance Pte. Ltd1,979Ads in the last 30 days
    Photo & Video No. 1IAP
  9. 94

    StoryReel: Drama Shorts & TV

    Equinox Enterprises‌ Technology Limited427Ads in the last 30 days
    Entertainment No. 1IAP
  10. 1024

    FlickReels - AI Story & Drama

    FARSUN PTE. LTD.122.6KAds in the last 30 days
    Entertainment No. 2IAP
  11. 111

    Google Gemini

    Google2,605Ads in the last 30 days
    Productivity No. 2IAP
  12. 127

    Facebook

    Meta Platforms, Inc.2,962Ads in the last 30 days
    Social Networking No. 1IAP
  13. 1352

    Zoom Workplace

    Zoom Communications, Inc.145Ads in the last 30 days
    Business No. 2IAP
  14. 141

    CamScanner - PDF Scanner App

    INTSIG Information Co., Ltd244Ads in the last 30 days
    Productivity No. 3IAP
  15. 152

    Google - More ways to search

    Google1,023Ads in the last 30 days
    Utilities No. 2IAP
  16. 165

    Bolt: Request a Ride

    BOLT TECHNOLOGY OU9,222Ads in the last 30 days
    Travel No. 1
  17. 179

    Google Chrome

    Google1,266Ads in the last 30 days
    Utilities No. 3IAP
  18. 182

    Claude by Anthropic

    Anthropic PBC577Ads in the last 30 days
    Productivity No. 4IAP
  19. 1910

    DramaWave - Dramas & Reels

    SKYWORK AI PTE LTD1.3MAds in the last 30 days
    Entertainment No. 3IAP
  20. 206

    WhatsApp Business

    WhatsApp Inc.210Ads in the last 30 days
    Business No. 3IAP

Top Paid

Top 20
  1. 1

    Shadowrocket

    USD 3.99
    Shadow Launch Technology Limited4Ads in the last 30 days
    Utilities No. 1No. 1 for 7 days
  2. 286

    Rarevision VHS: Retro Cam

    USD 6.99
    Rarevision
    Photo & Video No. 1
  3. 3

    nxCricket

    USD 7.99
    nXtreme Ltd
    Sports No. 1
  4. 4

    航旅纵横PRO-民航官方直销平台

    USD 0.99
    China Travelsky Technology Limited
    Travel No. 1
  5. 5

    CalcTape Paper Tape Calculator

    USD 3.99
    schoettler Software GmbH
    Finance No. 1
  6. 642

    AnkiMobile Flashcards

    USD 29.99
    Anki Software, LLC59Ads in the last 30 days
    Education No. 1
  7. 78

    Voice Recorder - Audio Record

    USD 6.99
    LiveBird Technologies Private Limited
    Business No. 1
  8. 86

    Universalis

    USD 11.99
    Universalis Publishing
    Lifestyle No. 1IAP
  9. 96

    The Secret To Money

    USD 5.99
    Creste LLC
    Lifestyle No. 2
  10. 10

    FAR/AIM by ASA

    USD 22.95
    ASA
    Category No. 13
  11. 11

    UTC Face: World Clock

    USD 0.99
    Ibrahim Poyraz
    Utilities No. 2
  12. 128

    ECU Finder

    USD 5.99
    Filipe Alves
    Category No. 15
  13. 137

    LumaFusion

    USD 29.99
    Luma Touch LLC1Ads in the last 30 days
    Photo & Video No. 2IAP
  14. 147

    FE File Explorer

    USD 5.99
    Skyjos Co., Ltd.
    Utilities No. 3
  15. 157

    Gardenate

    USD 1.99
    Hutchinson Software Pty Ltd
    Lifestyle No. 3
  16. 167

    PowerAmp Music Player Premium

    USD 9.99
    Collabrains Technologies LTD
    Music No. 1
  17. 177

    Orthodox Tewahedo Complete Collection

    USD 69.99
    Getahun Ayalew
    Category No. 21
  18. 184

    Fitness Buddy+ Gym Workout Log

    USD 4.99
    Kodeon, Inc.
    Health & Fitness No. 1IAP
  19. 193

    TuneIn Radio: Music & Sports

    USD 11.99
    TuneIn20Ads in the last 30 days
    Music No. 2IAP
  20. 203

    Threema. The Secure Messenger

    USD 7.99
    Threema GmbH29Ads in the last 30 days
    Social Networking No. 1
Reading the charts

Understanding the top Apps in Kenya

These App Store charts show daily ranking signals for apps in Kenya. Rankings indicate store position, not verified downloads or revenue. Use advertising activity as a separate signal when researching competitive pressure and acquisition strategy.

01

Compare relative store positions

Free, paid, and grossing charts represent different user and commercial signals. Compare them separately rather than converting rank directly into downloads or revenue.

02

Use category and date for momentum

Combine detailed category, current position, and daily movement to distinguish fast movers, durable leaders, and competitors worth tracking.

03

Treat ad activity as context

Observed advertising can indicate acquisition pressure, but it does not prove that ads caused a ranking change. Use it to prioritize deeper research.

Research method

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  1. 1

    Define a comparable market

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  2. 2

    Build a competitor watchlist

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  3. 3

    Connect product and promotion signals

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