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Top Hack and Slash iOS Apps in South Africa: Q1 2025 Performance

Explore the performance trends of the leading hack and slash apps on iOS in South Africa during Q1 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.

Top Hack and Slash iOS Apps in South Africa: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the hack and slash genre saw significant activity on the iOS platform in South Africa. Here’s a detailed look at the performance of the top five apps in this category, with data provided by Sensor Tower.

Solo Leveling:Arise by Netmarble Corporation experienced a fluctuating revenue trend, peaking at around $627 in late December, before seeing some ups and downs throughout the quarter, ending with $500 in the final week of March. Downloads reached a peak of 284 in mid-February, while weekly active users grew steadily from 5.5K to 6.7K by the end of the quarter.

Zenless Zone Zero from COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD. showed a notable increase in revenue mid-March, reaching $326. The downloads saw a significant spike in the week of March 10, with 158 downloads, while active users had a slight decrease toward the end of the quarter, dropping to 295.

Shadow Hunter: Offline Games, published by ENIGMA SOFTWARE, maintained a modest revenue, peaking at $44 in late December. The app's download numbers were relatively stable, with a minor increase to 40 downloads by the end of March. Active users hovered around 450 throughout the quarter.

Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat by YunChang Games had a gradual increase in downloads, culminating at 66 in the last week of March. The revenue remained low but saw a peak of $37 in mid-February. Active users showed a slight upward trend, reaching 350 by the end of March.

Hades - NETFLIX, from Netflix, Inc., had consistent download numbers, peaking at 26 in the final week of March. The active user base slightly declined over the quarter, ending with 382 users.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the hack and slash genre in South Africa. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2025