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Top 3D Realistic Games on iOS in South Africa, Q3 2025

Explore the performance trends of the top 3D realistic games on iOS in South Africa during Q3 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.

Top 3D Realistic Games on iOS in South Africa, Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top 3D realistic games on the iOS platform in South Africa showcased diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Here's a closer look at how these games performed, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Call of Duty®: Mobile from Activision Publishing, Inc. experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $20.1K in early July and closing the quarter around $17K. Weekly downloads hovered around 3.3K to 4.4K, while active users peaked at 73.4K mid-quarter before settling at 57.9K by the end of September.

PUBG MOBILE saw a peak in revenue of $14.3K in mid-August, with a gradual decline to $8.4K by the end of September. Downloads decreased from 2K to about 500, while active users remained relatively stable, ending the quarter at 10.1K.

Age of Origins:Tower Defense showed a consistent revenue stream, with a spike to $7.2K in the final week. Downloads were minimal, dropping to single digits by the end of September, and active users decreased from 1.2K to just over 700.

EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile Soccer by Electronic Arts had a notable revenue increase to $7.9K in early August, ending at $5.7K. Downloads remained steady, with a slight increase to 3.3K by the quarter's end. Active users saw a decline from 45.9K to 37.5K.

Last Z: Survival Shooter recorded a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $6.4K in mid-September. Downloads saw a significant drop from 1.6K to 359, while active users decreased from 2.2K to 1.5K.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the gaming market in South Africa, with varying trends across different metrics. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.


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Timothy

Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: September 2025