Top 5 MOBA Apps on Android in South Africa - Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) category on the Android platform in South Africa showcased notable trends among the top five applications. Here’s a closer look at their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang experienced fluctuations in revenue, peaking at approximately $4.6K in early July and closing the quarter with around $3.7K. Downloads varied, beginning at 1.2K and ending the quarter at 1.2K, with a notable spike to 1.7K mid-September. Active users remained stable, starting at 17.3K and closing at 16.9K.

League of Legends: Wild Rift saw a revenue increase, reaching around $901 in late August. Downloads remained consistent, fluctuating slightly around the 200 mark. The app maintained a steady active user base, closing the quarter with approximately 2.3K users.

Honor of Kings showed a steady increase in downloads, peaking at 2K in late September. Revenue also showed growth, with a peak of $420 in late August. The app's active user base grew significantly, starting at 1.6K and reaching 3.9K by the end of the quarter.

Pokémon UNITE experienced a decline in revenue, starting at $106 and ending the quarter at $149. Downloads decreased from 793 to 484, while active users showed a slight increase, rising from 17.8K to 17.9K.

Finally, DRAGON BALL GEKISHIN SQUADRA, despite being a newer entry, showed promising trends with downloads starting at 5.2K and active users at 2.7K, though both metrics tapered towards the end of the quarter.

These insights provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape in the MOBA category on Android in South Africa, where each app has shown unique trends in revenue, downloads, and active user engagement. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's comprehensive data platform.