Top 5 Casual Games on iOS in South Africa: Q2 2025 Performance Insights

In the second quarter of 2025, the top casual games on iOS in South Africa showcased varied performances in terms of downloads, revenue, and user engagement. Here's a closer look at the trends for each app, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Subway Surfers from Sybo Games ApS experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at $441 in late May. Downloads showed a gradual increase, reaching approximately 5.9K by the end of June. Active users initially declined but rebounded to over 111K by the quarter's end.

YesPlay - Slots and Casino saw a consistent download pattern, with figures ranging from 3.7K to 5.6K weekly. However, there was no reported revenue data during this period.

The iconic Candy Crush Saga from King maintained strong weekly revenue, consistently around $24K to $26K. Downloads were steady, closing the quarter at 4.4K, while active users showed a slight decline from 45.3K to 36.5K.

Royal Match from Dream Games demonstrated robust weekly revenue, averaging around $24K. Downloads varied, with a notable spike to 4K in late June. Active users remained high, hovering around 60K to 70K throughout the quarter.

Finally, Township by Playrix saw a dip in weekly downloads, starting at 5.2K and dropping to approximately 3.1K. Revenue remained fairly stable, peaking at $10.4K in early April. Active users decreased over the quarter, ending at 26.2K.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the casual gaming market in South Africa, with each game showing unique trends in user engagement and monetization. For more detailed analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower.