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Top Virtual Pet Apps on iOS in South Africa: Q4 2024 Performance

Explore the performance trends of the top virtual pet apps on iOS in South Africa during Q4 2024, with data from Sensor Tower.

Top Virtual Pet Apps on iOS in South Africa: Q4 2024 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the top virtual pet applications on the iOS platform in South Africa showed varied performance trends, as reported by Sensor Tower.

My Cat – Virtual Pet Games from APPSYOULOVE LTD experienced significant growth in both downloads and revenue. Weekly downloads surged from about 27K at the start of the quarter to 278K by the end. Revenue also saw an upward trajectory, peaking at approximately $455 in the week of December 23. Active users increased steadily, reaching 568K by the end of December.

Pokémon Sleep showed a fluctuating revenue pattern, starting at $138 and ending the quarter at $257. However, weekly downloads remained minimal throughout the period, with no significant spikes. Active users showed a slight decline from 203K to 209K by the quarter's end.

Dino Fun - Games for kids by Avocado Mobile Inc maintained a consistent performance. Weekly revenue reached a high of $230 at the end of November, while downloads peaked at 97K in mid-December. Active users consistently hovered around the 370K mark, showing a slight increase towards the end of the quarter.

My Dragon - Virtual Pet Game also from APPSYOULOVE LTD, showed stable growth in revenue, closing the quarter at $174. Downloads fluctuated, with a notable drop to 18K in the final week. Active users climbed steadily to reach 196K by mid-December before dropping slightly to 172K.

Slime Pet: ASMR Virtual Friend had an impressive start with a spike in downloads, reaching 557K in the week of October 21. Revenue grew steadily, ending the year with a peak of $199. Unfortunately, data on active users was not available for this app.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2025