Top 5 Match 3 Games on Android in South Africa: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the Match 3 gaming category on Android in South Africa showcased some intriguing trends. Here's a closer look at the top five games based on downloads, revenue, and active users, with data sourced from Sensor Tower.

Royal Match saw a significant increase in weekly downloads, climbing steadily to 27.8K by the end of March. Weekly revenue also followed an upward trajectory, peaking at approximately $128.9K in late February. Active users experienced fluctuations, ultimately rising to around 268.5K by the quarter's end.

Candy Crush Saga maintained a consistent presence with weekly downloads hovering around 23K by the end of March. Revenue showed a slight dip mid-quarter but ended strong at about $52.7K. The game sustained high engagement, with active users reaching about 273.5K.

Gossip Harbor: Merge & Story demonstrated a gradual increase in revenue, reaching $38.7K in late March. Downloads fluctuated but showed an overall positive trend, ending at approximately 10.2K. Active users increased steadily, peaking at around 116.9K.

Gardenscapes experienced a varied performance. Weekly downloads started strong but declined to 4.2K by the quarter's close. Revenue remained relatively stable, closing at about $24.1K. Active users saw a resurgence towards the end, reaching 87.5K.

Fishdom had a modest performance with downloads peaking early at 4.2K and declining thereafter. Revenue remained steady at around $13.8K by the end of March. Active users exhibited a downward trend, closing the quarter at approximately 10.8K.

These insights offer a glimpse into the competitive landscape of Match 3 games in South Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.