AI Insights · Timothy · April 2025
Top 5 Puzzle Games on iOS in South Africa: Q1 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top puzzle games on iOS in South Africa during Q1 2025, highlighting downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the first quarter of 2025, the puzzle game category on iOS in South Africa saw dynamic performance trends among the top five apps. Here's a closer look at their metrics:
Color Block Jam from Rollic Games showed impressive growth. Weekly revenue climbed steadily, starting from negligible amounts to approximately $4.2K by the end of March. Downloads followed a similar upward trajectory, peaking at around 4.2K in early March. Active users surged to a high of 9.6K mid-March before settling at 4.7K by the quarter's end.
June’s Journey: Hidden Objects by Wooga maintained a consistent revenue stream, averaging around $1.4K weekly. Downloads remained stable between 120 and 216, while active users hovered around 600 to 700 throughout the quarter.
Magic Sort! from Grand Games A.Ş. experienced a notable rise in revenue, starting at $259 and reaching $2.6K by March. Downloads showed a peak of 1.4K in mid-February, with active users increasing to 2.5K during the same period.
NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword by The New York Times Company saw a steady revenue stream, peaking at $1.4K in early March. Downloads were moderate, with a high of 836 in mid-February. Active users remained robust, starting at 10.7K and ending at 11.6K.
Finally, Hexa Sort from Lion Studios Plus demonstrated variable performance. Revenue started at $1.3K, decreasing to $650 by March. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 2.3K in early January before declining. Active users showed a resurgence toward the end of the quarter, reaching 9.3K.
These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a comprehensive view of the puzzle game landscape for iOS in South Africa. For further detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
