Top 5 Puzzle Games on iOS in South Africa: Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the puzzle game category on iOS in South Africa showcased interesting trends, with varying performance metrics for the top five games based on data from Sensor Tower.

Block Blast！ by Hungry Studio experienced notable growth in weekly downloads, starting at around 9.8K in early October and peaking at over 17K by the end of December. Revenue began to appear mid-November, reaching a maximum of approximately $13 in a week. The game also saw a steady climb in active users, from about 79.8K at the start to 161K by the quarter's end.

Crossword Master - Word Puzzle from Easybrain Ltd showed a modest increase in revenue, starting at $119 and ending the quarter with a similar figure, peaking at $194 mid-December. Downloads fluctuated, beginning at 4.4K and closing at 2.7K. Active users increased significantly, from 9.7K to nearly 23.7K by December's close.

Bus Out, published by Zego Global Pte Ltd, saw its revenue rise from zero at the start of the quarter to a peak of $633 in early December. Downloads surged early on, reaching over 5.3K in mid-October but tapered off to below 1K by the end of December. Active users displayed a similar pattern, starting at 108 and peaking at 12.9K before declining to about 9.9K.

Wordscapes by PeopleFun, Inc. maintained a steady revenue stream, averaging around $600 weekly. Downloads remained relatively stable, ranging from 2.5K to 3.1K. Active users saw a slight increase, starting at 12.5K and ending at 14.3K.

Lastly, Fruit Merge: Match Game by Bravestars Technology JSC had a consistent revenue, hovering around $120 weekly. Downloads started at 2.9K, slightly decreasing to about 1.2K by the end of the quarter. Active users saw a significant drop, starting at 16.6K and ending at 840.

These insights provide a glimpse into the dynamic landscape of puzzle games on iOS in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.