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Top 5 io Games on Android in South Africa: Q1 2025 Performance

Explore the performance trends of the top 5 io games on Android in South Africa during Q1 2025, including downloads, revenue, and active user metrics.

Top 5 io Games on Android in South Africa: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the io games category on the Android platform in South Africa showed varying performance trends, with some apps experiencing significant growth in downloads and active users.

Snake Clash! from Supercent, Inc. saw a remarkable increase in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 24.4K by the end of March. Its weekly revenue fluctuated, reaching around $96 at the beginning of March, while weekly active users grew steadily, surpassing 97K by the end of the quarter.

Paper.io 2, published by VOODOO, demonstrated a strong upward trend in downloads, culminating in 19.4K in the final week of the quarter. Weekly revenue also increased, reaching $86. Active users showed a positive trend, ending the quarter with over 64K.

Little Big Snake .io game by ShockwaveLLC had a consistent yet modest performance in terms of active users, maintaining a small user base of around 24 by the end of March. Revenue remained low throughout the quarter.

Snake.io - Fun Snake .io Games from Kooapps Games experienced a significant rise in downloads, reaching 19.3K by the end of March. Revenue showed a spike to $56 in mid-March, while active users gradually declined to approximately 67K.

Lastly, Fish Eater.io by Tap 2 Fun saw a gradual increase in downloads, ending the quarter at 1.6K. Revenue peaked at $99 towards the end of February, and active users grew to 4K by the end of March.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic nature of the io games market in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2025