Top Down Games on iOS in South Africa: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the top down games category on iOS in South Africa showcased diverse performance metrics. According to data from Sensor Tower, each game demonstrated unique trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

MONOPOLY GO! from Scopely, Inc. experienced a fluctuating revenue trend, peaking at about $9.4K in early January and ending March with $8.6K. Downloads saw a significant decline from 1.5K in early January to just under 500 by the end of March. Active users also trended downwards, starting at 16K and decreasing to approximately 12K.

Travel Town - Merge Adventure by Moon Active displayed a relatively stable revenue pattern, starting at $7.5K and peaking at $8.3K in late March. Downloads fluctuated slightly, maintaining around 1K weekly, and active users ended the quarter on a high note, reaching 6.9K.

Seaside Escape®: Merge & Story from Microfun Limited saw its revenue vary, with a high of $5.3K in late February. Downloads decreased significantly, from over 1K at the beginning of the quarter to just over 200 by March's end. Active users showed a slight decline, maintaining around 1.6K.

Match Factory! by Peak Games recorded increasing revenue, reaching $4.4K in early March. Downloads remained low, fluctuating around 200, while active users hovered around 7.5K throughout the quarter.

Finally, Candy Crush Soda Saga from King had a stable revenue pattern, peaking at $3.6K in late December. Downloads saw a gradual decline, ending the quarter with about 350. Active users decreased initially but ended March with a slight increase to 2.5K.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of the gaming market, with each app showing distinct trends in South Africa's iOS landscape.