Top 5 Geolocation Games on Android in South Africa: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the geolocation game market on Android in South Africa showcased interesting trends. Here's a breakdown of the performance of the top five games, as analyzed by Sensor Tower.

ATLAS:EARTH - Paid Fun from Atlas Reality, Inc. experienced a fluctuating revenue trend, starting at approximately $2.1K and peaking at $2.7K by the end of January. The downloads showed a decline from 3.8K to 1.6K by the end of March, while active users decreased from 7.5K to 4.4K.

Pokémon GO by Niantic, Inc. demonstrated a significant surge in revenue, reaching a high of $16.5K in late February. Downloads peaked at 3.1K in the same period. Active users showed a notable recovery from a low of 14.9K in February to 25.9K by the end of March.

Pocket Gym Master from Time Holder Scarry, although a new entrant, saw a steady increase in downloads, reaching 2.5K in mid-March. Revenue started at $2 and climbed to $33 by early March.

Jurassic World Alive by Ludia Inc. maintained a consistent revenue stream, peaking at $461 in early March. Downloads were stable, starting at 275 and ending with 313 by the quarter's close. Active users fluctuated slightly, ending the quarter with 1.4K.

Tamadog - Puppy Pet Dog Games from Appsyoulove displayed a late-quarter rise in activity with downloads jumping to 1.3K by the end of March. Revenue increased from $110 to $210, and active users rose significantly from 10 to 568 throughout the quarter.

Overall, these games illustrated diverse performance trends in South Africa's Android market. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's full report.