Top 5 Match 3 Games on iOS in South Africa, Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top Match 3 games on iOS in South Africa showcased intriguing trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides insights into the performance of these popular apps.

Candy Crush Saga from King demonstrated a stable weekly revenue, peaking at around $25K in early January and ending the quarter at a similar level. Downloads started at approximately 6.1K, decreasing to about 4K by the end of March. The app's active users followed a similar pattern, starting at 48.9K and ending with a slight rise to 45.3K.

Royal Match from Dream Games saw its weekly revenue fluctuate between $22K and $26K, ending the quarter on a high note. Downloads grew steadily from 2.7K to 4K, with active users increasing from 52.8K to 62.9K by the end of March.

Gardenscapes by Playrix experienced a slight decline in revenue, starting at $11.6K and closing the quarter at $10.3K. Downloads showed a downward trend from 3.6K to 3.5K. Active users, however, increased to 28.7K mid-quarter before settling at 26.4K.

Toon Blast from Peak Games had a steady rise in revenue, peaking at $11.1K by the end of March. Downloads remained low, hovering around 150, while active users were stable, ending at approximately 1.4K.

Gossip Harbor®: Merge & Story from Microfun Limited showed a notable increase in revenue, reaching $10.6K by late March. Downloads decreased to around 762, but active users maintained a strong presence, rising to nearly 19.7K.

For more detailed insights into these trends, visit Sensor Tower's comprehensive analytics platform.