AI Insights · Timothy · July 2025
Top 5 Match 3 Games on iOS in South Africa Q2 2025
Explore the performance of the top Match 3 games on iOS in South Africa during Q2 2025, highlighting trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the second quarter of 2025, the Match 3 games category on iOS in South Africa showcased some interesting trends. The data, provided by Sensor Tower, offers insights into the performance of the top five games: Candy Crush Saga, Royal Match, Toon Blast, Gossip Harbor®: Merge & Story, and Gardenscapes.
Candy Crush Saga from King saw a fluctuating trend in weekly revenue, peaking at around $26K in late May, while weekly downloads ranged from 3.5K to 4.4K. The game maintained a robust user base, with active users slightly declining from 45.4K to 36.5K.
Royal Match, developed by Dream Games, experienced relatively stable weekly revenue, consistently around $24K. Weekly downloads showed a decline early in the quarter but rebounded to over 4K by the end. Active users remained strong, hovering between 60K and 70K.
Toon Blast by Peak Games had a steady revenue increase, reaching $13K in the last week of June. Downloads were modest, falling below 300 per week, while active users maintained a consistent presence, averaging around 1.3K.
Gossip Harbor®: Merge & Story from Microfun Limited showed a positive trend in revenue, climbing to $12.8K by the quarter's end. Downloads spiked to nearly 2.9K in the final week, and active users increased significantly from 19.7K to 28K.
Gardenscapes, published by Playrix, experienced stable revenue, averaging around $10K per week. Downloads varied, with a notable dip in late May, while active users gradually decreased from 26.4K to 17.3K.
For more detailed insights and data, you can visit Sensor Tower's platform.
