Top 5 Free-to-Play iOS Games in South Africa: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top free-to-play games on iOS in South Africa showcased varying trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides insights into the performance of these popular games.

Candy Crush Saga from King saw a consistent weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $25.7K in early March. The game experienced a decline in weekly downloads, starting at 6.1K and decreasing to around 3.9K by the end of March. However, weekly active users showed resilience, rebounding from a dip in February to close the quarter at approximately 45.4K.

Royal Match by Dream Games maintained steady revenue, ending the quarter with about $25.2K. Download numbers increased over the quarter, starting from 2.8K and rising to over 4K in the final week. Active users also grew, reaching a high of approximately 62.9K by the end of March.

Roblox from Roblox Corporation experienced a decline in weekly revenue, from $29.3K at the start to about $1.7K by the end of March. Downloads initially decreased but picked up in March, closing at around 5K. Active users fluctuated but ended strong at approximately 114.5K.

Gardenscapes by Playrix showed a slight dip in revenue, finishing the quarter at around $10.3K. Downloads varied, peaking at 3.9K mid-quarter, while active users increased to approximately 28.7K by the end of March.

Toon Blast from Peak Games demonstrated consistent weekly revenue, ending at around $11.1K. Downloads were minimal but stable, while active users hovered around 1.4K throughout the quarter.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the mobile gaming market in South Africa. For more detailed insights and analysis, visit Sensor Tower.