AI Insights · Timothy · July 2025
Top 5 Match 3 Games on iOS in South Africa: Q2 2025
Explore the performance of the top 5 Match 3 games on iOS in South Africa during Q2 2025, including download, revenue, and user trends.
In the second quarter of 2025, the iOS Match 3 games category in South Africa saw dynamic performances from the top five applications. Here's a closer look at their trends based on data from Sensor Tower.
Candy Crush Saga from King displayed a steady revenue trend, peaking at around $26.4K in the week of May 26. Weekly downloads experienced a slight increase, reaching approximately 4.5K by the end of June. However, weekly active users showed a decline from 45.4K to 36.6K over the quarter.
Royal Match by Dream Games maintained a consistent revenue stream, closing the quarter with about $25K. Downloads saw fluctuations, starting at 4K and ending at 3.1K, while active users remained robust, peaking at 70.2K mid-June.
Goods Puzzle: Sort Challenge from ONESOFT GLOBAL PTE. LTD. saw a significant increase in revenue, reaching nearly $1K by the end of June. Downloads were stable, averaging around 2.5K, and active users grew steadily, peaking at 8.4K.
Royal Kingdom, another title by Dream Games, experienced remarkable growth in revenue, ending at $5.3K. Downloads surged mid-quarter, peaking at 3.6K, and active users showed a consistent upward trend, reaching 15.5K.
Finally, Gardenscapes by Playrix saw a slight dip in revenue, with the quarter ending around $9.7K. Downloads decreased from 3.5K to 2K, while active users fluctuated, finishing at 17.3K.
These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, reveal the dynamic nature of the Match 3 games market in South Africa. For more detailed insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.