Top 5 Gacha Games on iOS in South Africa, Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, several gacha games have shown interesting performance trends on the iOS platform in South Africa. According to Sensor Tower data, these top games have experienced varying patterns in downloads, revenue, and active users.

Pokémon TCG Pocket demonstrated a promising increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $4.9K in mid-December. However, its weekly downloads saw a sharp decline from 29.8K at the quarter's start to just over 600 by the end. Active users, on the other hand, remained relatively stable, fluctuating around 28K to 32K throughout the quarter.

EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile Soccer experienced a steady revenue stream, with peaks reaching about $5.8K in late November. The game maintained a consistent download rate, averaging around 3K weekly, while active users showed a slight decline from 49K to 36K by quarter’s end.

8 Ball Pool™ saw a notable increase in revenue towards the end of December, reaching approximately $2.3K. Downloads increased steadily, peaking at 3.5K in the final week. Active users witnessed a significant boost, climbing from around 14K to almost 24K by the end of the quarter.

Last War:Survival had fluctuating revenue, with a notable surge to $10.2K in late December. Downloads varied considerably, with a high of nearly 2K at the end of the quarter. Active user numbers remained relatively stable, hovering between 5K and 6K.

eFootball™ displayed a strong revenue performance, hitting $5.9K in the last week of December. While downloads remained modest, averaging around 1.5K weekly, active user numbers increased significantly from 11K to over 18K by the end of the quarter.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the gacha game market in South Africa, with each game exhibiting unique patterns in user engagement and monetization. For more detailed insights and analytics, visit Sensor Tower.