This is a list of the top-most downloaded apps in Kenya compiled in January 2026. We update this list every month to incorporate new changes.
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Top Most Downloaded Apps in Kenya (iOS and Android)
Top Most Downloaded and Popular Apps in Kenya as of January 2026
Top Most Downloaded Apps in Kenya - Android (Free)
Last updated in January of 2026
| App and Publisher | Category | Store Rank | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CapCut - Video EditorBytedance Pte. Ltd. | Video Players & Editors | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Holy Bible Offline NIV KJV AppLife.Church | Books & Reference | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp LLC | Communication | 3 | 2 |
| 4 | SnapchatSnap Inc | Communication | 4 | 2 |
| 5 | Xender - Share Music TransferXender File Sharing Team | Tools | 5 | 2 |
| 6 | TikTok Lite - Save Data & FastTikTok Pte. Ltd. | Social | 7 | 1 |
| 7 | Facebook LiteMeta Platforms, Inc. | Social | 8 | 1 |
| 8 | ZK Pesa- Instant Loan SolutionChapeo Capital Limited | Finance | 9 | 2 |
| 9 | Instagram LiteInstagram | Social | 10 | 3 |
| 10 | TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVETikTok Pte. Ltd. | Social | 11 | 2 |
| 11 | InstagramInstagram | Social | 12 | - |
| 12 | MovieBox: Pocket DramaNovaStream Apps | Productivity | 13 | 3 |
| 13 | ChatGPTOpenAI | Productivity | 14 | 4 |
| 14 | Koro Loan App KenyaZenka Digital Limited | Finance | 15 | 4 |
| 15 | WhatsApp BusinessWhatsApp LLC | Communication | 16 | 1 |
| 16 | M-PESASafaricom PLC | Finance | 17 | - |
| 17 | MovieBox：Movies & SeriesYC.TECH | Entertainment | 18 | 2 |
| 18 | MatchLive: Football Live ScoreAmazic Fun Hub | Sports | 19 | 5 |
| 19 | Truecaller: Spam Call BlockerTruecaller | Communication | 20 | 2 |
| 20 | Football League 2026MOBILE SOCCER | Games > Sports | 22 | 3 |
| 21 | My AirtelAirtel Africa | Lifestyle | 23 | - |
| 22 | Moto Race GoXGAME STUDIO | Games > Racing | 24 | - |
| 23 | Phoenix - Fast & SafeColorful Point | Communication | 25 | 1 |
| 24 | KCB MobileKCB BANK GROUP | Finance | 26 | 2 |
| 25 | BangbetBangbet | Sports | 27 | - |
| 26 | ShortMax - Watch Dramas & ShowSHORTMAX LIMITED | Entertainment | 28 | 8 |
| 27 | Video Downloader and 4k PlayerVidpal Apps Studio | Entertainment | 29 | - |
| 28 | Zenka Loan App KenyaZenka Digital Limited | Finance | 30 | - |
| 29 | Dream League Soccer 2026First Touch Games Ltd. | Games > Sports | 32 | 1 |
| 30 | App Lock - Applock FingerprintTrusted Tools | Productivity | 33 | 1 |
| 31 | KessBet - Sports bettingKessbet.com | Sports | 34 | 3 |
| 32 | FacebookMeta Platforms, Inc. | Social | 35 | - |
| 33 | Opera Mini: Fast Web BrowserOpera | Communication | 37 | 1 |
| 34 | All Video Downloader & PlayerQR Code Scanner. | Tools | 38 | 1 |
| 35 | Music and Video DownloaderGlobal Private Networks | Entertainment | 39 | 4 |
| 36 | Subway Princess RunnerIvy | Games > Arcade | 40 | 1 |
| 37 | Zash Loan-Get loan instantlyZillions Credit Limited | Finance | 41 | 4 |
| 38 | Neuro Browser – Fast VideoPixelTivraStudios | Communication | 42 | 18 |
| 39 | Spotify: Music and PodcastsSpotify AB | Music & Audio | 43 | 1 |
| 40 | ReelShort - Stream Drama & TVNewLeaf Publishing | Entertainment | 45 | 13 |
| 41 | AdvancePoa - instant cash loanZAGREUS LIMITED | Finance | 46 | 3 |
| 42 | PhotoRescue-Recover FilesSunnyTech Limited | Tools | 47 | 27 |
| 43 | Choice Sasa LoanChoice Microfinance Bank Limited | Finance | 48 | 3 |
| 44 | FreeReels - Dramas & ReelsSKYWORK AI PTE.LTD. | Entertainment | 49 | 16 |
| 45 | WayFinderAlfred F | Tools | 51 | 3 |
| 46 | Real Driving: Vehicle & ParkXGAME STUDIO | Games > Simulation | 52 | 6 |
| 47 | FPS Strike Ops : Modern ArenaFPS Shooter & Action Game | Games > Adventure | 53 | 3 |
| 48 | TumaCashTumaCash Internet Service Company | Finance | 54 | 7 |
| 49 | Boreleza: Instant Lending appBOREAS LIMITED | Finance | 55 | 1 |
| 50 | DustSweepSACHWINI | Tools | 56 | 5 |
Top Apps in Kenya - Android (Grossing)
Last updated in January of 2026
The Top Grossing category lists the apps with the highest total revenue (that is, price * quantity sold + revenue from in-app purchases).
| App and Publisher | Category | Store Rank | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVETikTok Pte. Ltd. | Social | 1 | - |
| 2 | Google OneGoogle LLC | Productivity | 2 | - |
| 3 | eFootball™KONAMI | Games > Sports | 3 | - |
| 4 | RobloxRoblox Corporation | Games > Adventure | 4 | - |
| 5 | Candy Crush SagaKing | Games > Casual | 5 | - |
| 6 | ChatGPTOpenAI | Productivity | 6 | - |
| 7 | ReelShort - Stream Drama & TVNewLeaf Publishing | Entertainment | 7 | - |
| 8 | DramaBox - Stream Drama ShortsSTORYMATRIX | Entertainment | 8 | - |
| 9 | Call of Duty®: MobileActivision Publishing, Inc. | Games > Action | 9 | - |
| 10 | LinkedIn: Jobs & Business NewsLinkedIn | Business | 10 | - |
| 11 | ShortMax - Watch Dramas & ShowSHORTMAX LIMITED | Entertainment | 11 | - |
| 12 | FacebookMeta Platforms, Inc. | Social | 12 | - |
| 13 | Tinder Dating App: Chat & DateTinder LLC | Dating | 13 | - |
| 14 | DramaWave - Dramas & ReelsSKYWORK AI PTE.LTD. | Entertainment | 14 | 2 |
| 15 | Spotify: Music and PodcastsSpotify AB | Music & Audio | 15 | - |
| 16 | Gossip Harbor: Merge & StoryMicrofun Limited | Games > Puzzle | 16 | 2 |
| 17 | GoodShort - Short Dramas HubGoodNovel | Entertainment | 17 | - |
| 18 | Duolingo: Language LessonsDuolingo | Education | 18 | 2 |
| 19 | InstagramInstagram | Social | 19 | 1 |
| 20 | NetShort - Popular Dramas & TVNETSTORY PTE. LTD. | Entertainment | 20 | 4 |
| 21 | PUBG MOBILELevel Infinite | Games > Action | 21 | 2 |
| 22 | Truecaller: Spam Call BlockerTruecaller | Communication | 22 | - |
| 23 | TelegramTelegram FZ-LLC | Communication | 23 | 2 |
| 24 | SOYO: Meet & Chat PartyHaflla HK Limited | Social | 24 | 3 |
| 25 | CapCut - Video EditorBytedance Pte. Ltd. | Video Players & Editors | 25 | 1 |
| 26 | BIBO - Friends, Chat, CallHaflla HK Limited | Social | 26 | 3 |
| 27 | Ludo STAR: Online Dice GameGameberry Labs | Games > Board | 27 | 1 |
| 28 | Tango: Live Stream, Video ChatTango | Social | 28 | 1 |
| 29 | Last Z: Survival ShooterFlorere Game | Games > Strategy | 29 | - |
| 30 | Royal MatchDream Games, Ltd. | Games > Puzzle | 30 | 1 |
| 31 | BuzzCast - Live Video Chat AppBuzzCast LIVE | Social | 31 | 1 |
| 32 | EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile SoccerELECTRONIC ARTS | Games > Sports | 32 | - |
| 33 | Canva: AI Photo & Video EditorCanva | Art & Design | 33 | 2 |
| 34 | XX Corp. | News & Magazines | 34 | 1 |
| 35 | Yada: Real Chat & Real MeetHaflla HK Limited | Entertainment | 35 | 1 |
| 36 | Fanytel - Virtual Phone NumberZeust Ltd. | Communication | 36 | 6 |
| 37 | GardenscapesPlayrix | Games > Casual | 37 | 2 |
| 38 | Bumble Dating App: Meet & DateBumble Holding Limited | Dating | 38 | - |
| 39 | Dream League Soccer 2026First Touch Games Ltd. | Games > Sports | 39 | 5 |
| 40 | Total Battle: War StrategyScorewarrior | Games > Strategy | 40 | - |
| 41 | Prime VideoAmazon Mobile LLC | Entertainment | 41 | - |
| 42 | WPS Office-PDF, Word, SheetWPS SOFTWARE PTE. LTD. | Productivity | 42 | 5 |
| 43 | Microsoft OneDriveMicrosoft Corporation | Productivity | 43 | - |
| 44 | GoodNovel - Booktok, StoriesGoodNovel | Books & Reference | 44 | 2 |
| 45 | Free Fire: WinterlandsGARENA INTERNATIONAL I | Games > Action | 45 | 1 |
| 46 | Vyke: Second Phone/2nd LineVyke Holding Limited | Communication | 46 | 1 |
| 47 | TownshipPlayrix | Games > Casual | 47 | 2 |
| 48 | FlareFlow: 1-Minute Dramas!FlareFlow Pte. Ltd. | Entertainment | 48 | - |
| 49 | FlickReels - Popular Drama HubFARSUNPTE.LTD. | Entertainment | 49 | 2 |
| 50 | SnapchatSnap Inc | Communication | 50 | - |
Top Apps in Kenya - iOS (Free)
Last updated in January of 2026
| App and Publisher | Category | Store Rank | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CapCut: Photo & Video EditorBYTEDANCE PTE. LTD. | Photo & Video | 1 | - |
| 2 | ChatGPTOpenAI, L.L.C. | Productivity | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Bolt: Request a RideBOLT TECHNOLOGY OU | Travel | 3 | - |
| 4 | Google MapsGoogle LLC | Navigation | 4 | - |
| 5 | Google GeminiGoogle LLC | Productivity | 5 | 3 |
| 6 | ThreadsInstagram, Inc. | Social Networking | 6 | 1 |
| 7 | Moviebox : TV Shows & MoviesJash Balar | Entertainment | 7 | 3 |
| 8 | Bible Chat: Daily DevotionalBookVitals APP SRL | Reference | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | M-PESASafaricom Limited | Finance | 9 | 2 |
| 10 | Uber - Request a rideUber Technologies, Inc. | Travel | 10 | 2 |
| 11 | GoogleGoogle LLC | Utilities | 11 | 5 |
| 12 | Glovo: Food Delivery, TakeawayGlovoapp 23 SL | Lifestyle | 12 | 19 |
| 13 | WhatsApp BusinessWhatsApp Inc. | Business | 13 | - |
| 14 | YouTubeGoogle LLC | Photo & Video | 14 | - |
| 15 | TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVETIKTOK PTE. LTD. | Entertainment | 15 | 3 |
| 16 | SnapchatSnap, Inc. | Photo & Video | 16 | 1 |
| 17 | DramaBox - Stream Drama ShortsSTORYMATRIX PTE. LTD | Entertainment | 17 | 18 |
| 18 | PinterestPinterest, Inc. | Lifestyle | 18 | - |
| 19 | InstagramInstagram, Inc. | Photo & Video | 19 | - |
| 20 | Google ChromeGoogle LLC | Utilities | 20 | 4 |
| 21 | FacebookMeta Platforms, Inc. | Social Networking | 21 | 1 |
| 22 | Telegram MessengerTelegram FZ-LLC | Social Networking | 22 | 1 |
| 23 | MySafaricom AppSafaricom Limited | Lifestyle | 23 | 2 |
| 24 | BibleLife.Church | Reference | 24 | 7 |
| 25 | AI Catch: AI Video GeneratorProminent Fortune PTE. LTD | Photo & Video | 25 | 19 |
| 26 | XX Corp. | News | 26 | 1 |
| 27 | Spotify: Music and PodcastsSpotify | Music | 27 | 1 |
| 28 | Truecaller: Premium Caller IDTrue Software Scandinavia AB | Utilities | 28 | 2 |
| 29 | Alibaba.comHangzhou Alibaba International Information Technology Co., Ltd. | Shopping | 29 | 5 |
| 30 | NetflixNetflix, Inc. | Entertainment | 30 | 8 |
| 31 | Gmail - Email by GoogleGoogle LLC | Productivity | 31 | 2 |
| 32 | WhatsApp MessengerWhatsApp Inc. | Social Networking | 32 | - |
| 33 | Canva: AI Photo & Video EditorCanva Pty Ltd | Photo & Video | 33 | 11 |
| 34 | Chumz: Save & InvestMONETO VENTURES LIMITED | Finance | 34 | 7 |
| 35 | NGL: ask me anythingNGL Labs LLC | Lifestyle | 35 | 26 |
| 36 | Duolingo - Language LessonsDuolingo, Inc | Education | 36 | 10 |
| 37 | FarasFARAS TECHNOLOGY | Travel | 37 | 11 |
| 38 | Koro Loan App KenyaZENKA FINANCE LIMITED | Finance | 38 | 5 |
| 39 | AI Cleaner: Clean Up StorageGRIMLAX TRADE,S.L. | Utilities | 39 | 4 |
| 40 | iLOTBet - Sports Betting AppIlot kenya limited | Sports | 40 | 3 |
| 41 | Mix VPN - Fast & UnlimitedGUAVA BRAVO TECHNOLOGY, LLC | Utilities | 41 | 8 |
| 42 | MessengerMeta Platforms, Inc. | Social Networking | 42 | 2 |
| 43 | Google Photos: Backup & EditGoogle LLC | Photo & Video | 43 | 4 |
| 44 | ShortMax - Watch Dramas & ShowSHORTTV LIMITED | Entertainment | 44 | 4 |
| 45 | Xender: Transfer, Share FilesXender (HK) Limited | Utilities | 45 | - |
| 46 | Bumpy – International DatingBumpy Inc. | Social Networking | 46 | 4 |
| 47 | MovieBox - Movie & TV ShowsPeter Joseph | Newsstand | 47 | - |
| 48 | Word of the Day・VocabularyVocabulous US, Inc. | Education | 48 | 124 |
| 49 | Chapeo Cash: Loan App In KenyaCHAPEO CAPITAL LIMITED | Finance | 49 | 7 |
| 50 | SHEIN - Shopping OnlineROADGET BUSINESS PTE. LTD. | Shopping | 50 | 4 |
Top Apps in Kenya - iOS (Grossing)
Last updated in January of 2026
The Top Grossing category lists the apps with the highest total revenue (that is, price * quantity sold + revenue from in-app purchases).
| App and Publisher | Category | Store Rank | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | eFootball™Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. | Games | 1 | - |
| 2 | ChatGPTOpenAI, L.L.C. | Productivity | 2 | 1 |
| 3 | TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVETIKTOK PTE. LTD. | Entertainment | 3 | 1 |
| 4 | LinkedIn: Network & Job FinderLinkedIn Corporation | Business | 4 | 2 |
| 5 | YouTubeGoogle LLC | Photo & Video | 5 | - |
| 6 | Gmail - Email by GoogleGoogle LLC | Productivity | 6 | 1 |
| 7 | CapCut: Photo & Video EditorBYTEDANCE PTE. LTD. | Photo & Video | 7 | 3 |
| 8 | SnapchatSnap, Inc. | Photo & Video | 8 | - |
| 9 | Google Photos: Backup & EditGoogle LLC | Photo & Video | 9 | 4 |
| 10 | Candy Crush SagaKing.com Limited | Games | 10 | 1 |
| 11 | XX Corp. | News | 11 | 4 |
| 12 | DramaBox - Stream Drama ShortsSTORYMATRIX PTE. LTD | Entertainment | 12 | 1 |
| 13 | NetShort - Popular Dramas & TVNETSTORY PTE. LTD. | Entertainment | 13 | 1 |
| 14 | Tinder Dating App: Date & ChatTinder LLC | Lifestyle | 14 | 4 |
| 15 | Bumble Dating App: Meet & DateBumble Holding Limited | Lifestyle | 15 | 1 |
| 16 | Amazon Prime VideoAMZN Mobile LLC | Entertainment | 16 | 1 |
| 17 | Ludo STARGameberry Labs Private Limited | Games | 17 | 9 |
| 18 | Duolingo - Language LessonsDuolingo, Inc | Education | 18 | 6 |
| 19 | Canva: AI Photo & Video EditorCanva Pty Ltd | Photo & Video | 19 | 2 |
| 20 | Strava: Run, Bike, WalkStrava Inc. | Health & Fitness | 20 | 2 |
| 21 | GoodShort - Short Dramas HubSINGAPORE NEW READING TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. | Entertainment | 21 | 8 |
| 22 | GrokX.AI Corporation | Productivity | 22 | 113 |
| 23 | ReelShort - Stream Drama & TVNew Leaf Publishing, Inc. | Entertainment | 23 | 4 |
| 24 | PUBG MOBILETencent Mobile International Limited | Games | 24 | 60 |
| 25 | Cleanup: Phone Storage CleanerDEEP FLOW SOFTWARE SERVICES - FZCO | Utilities | 25 | 7 |
| 26 | NordVPN: VPN Fast & SecureNordvpn S.A. | Utilities | 26 | 1 |
| 27 | Truecaller: Premium Caller IDTrue Software Scandinavia AB | Utilities | 27 | 7 |
| 28 | ShortMax - Watch Dramas & ShowSHORTTV LIMITED | Entertainment | 28 | 5 |
| 29 | Gossip Harbor®: Merge & StoryMicrofun Limited | Games | 29 | 5 |
| 30 | Call of Duty®: MobileActivision Publishing, Inc. | Games | 30 | 3 |
| 31 | Gunship Battle Total WarfareJOYCITY Corp | Games | 31 | 11 |
| 32 | Adobe Express: AI Photo, VideoAdobe Inc. | Photo & Video | 32 | - |
| 33 | FaceApp: Perfect Face EditorFaceApp Technology Limited | Photo & Video | 33 | 2 |
| 34 | DramaWave - Dramas & ReelsSKYWORK AI PTE LTD | Entertainment | 34 | 1 |
| 35 | The Tapping SolutionThe Tapping Solution, LLC | Health & Fitness | 35 | - |
| 36 | Babbel - Language LearningBabbel GmbH | Education | 36 | - |
| 37 | Toon BlastPeak Games | Games | 37 | 12 |
| 38 | AI Catch: AI Video GeneratorProminent Fortune PTE. LTD | Photo & Video | 38 | 2 |
| 39 | Dropbox: Cloud Storage BackupDropbox, Inc. | Productivity | 39 | 1 |
| 40 | MoboReels: Good Short DramasCHANGDU (HK) TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | Entertainment | 40 | 39 |
| 41 | Royal MatchDream Games Dijital Teknolojiler A.S. | Games | 41 | 1 |
| 42 | Cleaner AI: Photo CleanupCodespace Dijital Hizmetler Anonim Sirketi | Utilities | 42 | 2 |
| 43 | TradingView: Track All MarketsTradingView, Inc. | Finance | 43 | - |
| 44 | FlareFlowFlareFlow Pte. Ltd. | Entertainment | 44 | 7 |
| 45 | GardenscapesPLR Worldwide Sales Limited | Games | 45 | 5 |
| 46 | Flo Cycle & Period TrackerFLO HEALTH UK LIMITED | Health & Fitness | 46 | 14 |
| 47 | Audible: Audiobooks & PodcastsAudible, Inc. | Books | 47 | 22 |
| 48 | GrowMe: Micro Learning DailyENERJOY PTE. LTD. | Education | 48 | 19 |
| 49 | GoodNovel - Booktok, StoriesSINGAPORE NEW READING TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD. | Books | 49 | 49 |
| 50 | Manus AIBUTTERFLY EFFECT PTE. LTD. | Productivity | 50 | - |
SOURCES: SIMILARWEB
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