Top Crime Games on iOS in South Africa: Q2 2025 Performance

In the second quarter of 2025, the crime game genre on iOS in South Africa showed varied performance among the top five applications. Here’s a closer look at their trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, based on data from Sensor Tower.

june’s journey: hidden objects from Wooga saw a gradual increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $1.9K in late April. Downloads were more volatile, with a high of 243 in the same week. Active users peaked at 787 at the end of April but showed a downward trend afterwards.

the grand mafia by Phantix Games experienced a fluctuating revenue pattern, closing the quarter strong at $1.1K. Downloads surged significantly to 778 in the last week of June, and active users also saw a notable increase, reaching 1.5K.

manor matters: adventure game from Playrix had a moderate revenue trend throughout the quarter, with a peak of $657 in early June. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight peak of 56 in early April. Active users showed a slow decline from 596 to 454.

merge prison: hidden puzzle by Blue Ultra Game Limited showed a steady increase in revenue, reaching $549 in early June. Downloads, however, dwindled, with only 14 downloads in the last week of the quarter. Active users similarly declined to 86 by the end of June.

idle mafia from DianDian Interactive Holding experienced a resurgence in downloads towards the end of the quarter, with 45 in the final week. Revenue peaked at $427 at the beginning of April and concluded at $293. Active users saw a gradual increase, ending the quarter at 77.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the mobile gaming market in South Africa. For more detailed data and analysis, visit Sensor Tower.