Top Sports Apps on Android in South Africa: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, several sports apps stood out on the Android platform in South Africa. Data from Sensor Tower reveals intriguing trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

F1 TV showed a significant increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $34.4K at the end of March. Weekly downloads experienced a notable rise mid-quarter, reaching 4.9K in the week of March 10. Active users surged from around 2.7K at the beginning of the quarter to over 29.5K by the end.

eFootball™ experienced a steady weekly revenue, maintaining figures around $8.7K to $11.5K throughout the quarter. Downloads peaked at 15.8K in late February, while active users remained stable, fluctuating slightly but ending the quarter with approximately 66.6K users.

EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile Soccer recorded consistent downloads, averaging around 27K per week. Revenue peaked at $9.7K in late January. Active users saw a slight dip mid-quarter but recovered to finish strong at around 293.5K.

Golf Clash - Golfing Simulator maintained a steady weekly revenue, reaching $5.4K in late January. Downloads varied, with a notable increase to 2.6K in early March. Active users showed minor fluctuations, peaking at 4.4K in March.

Golf Rival - Multiplayer Game experienced a decline in weekly revenue, starting at $6.5K in late January and dropping to $1.6K by the end of March. Downloads decreased throughout the quarter, with active users following a similar downward trend, ending at approximately 1.3K.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of the sports app market in South Africa, offering a glimpse into user preferences and engagement trends on the Android platform.