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Top 5 Plane Games on Android in South Africa: Q3 2025

Explore the performance of the top 5 plane games on Android in South Africa during Q3 2025, highlighting trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Plane Games on Android in South Africa: Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, several plane games on the Android platform gained traction in South Africa. Here, we delve into the performance metrics for the top five games, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Airline Manager - 2025 showed a significant surge in weekly downloads, peaking at 9.4K in the last week of September. The game's weekly revenue saw fluctuations, reaching a high of approximately $732 in the week of September 22. Active users increased steadily, culminating in 10.8K by the end of the quarter.

1945 Air Force: Airplane Games experienced a consistent weekly download rate, with numbers hovering around 4.2K towards the end of September. The revenue for this game peaked at $535 in the same period. Meanwhile, weekly active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 22.5K.

Metalstorm recorded a modest increase in weekly downloads, with a peak of 1.3K in early September. Revenue was variable, reaching $293 in late August. Active users showed a slight decline, ending the quarter at approximately 1.8K.

RFS - Real Flight Simulator maintained a consistent download rate of around 30 to 40 per week, with revenue peaking at $297 at the start of the quarter. Active users remained steady, closing the quarter with 83 users.

Infinite Flight Simulator ended September with 618 downloads. The game's revenue peaked at $167 in late September, while active users saw a gradual increase, reaching 1.5K by the quarter's end.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the gaming market in South Africa, with each app showing unique patterns in user engagement and monetization. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025