Top Casual Games on iOS in South Africa: Q3 2025 Insights

In the third quarter of 2025, the casual gaming landscape on iOS in South Africa was marked by interesting trends. Data from Sensor Tower reveals the performance of the top five casual games, showcasing shifts in weekly downloads, revenue, and active user engagement.

Candy Crush Saga from King showed a consistent increase in weekly revenue, peaking at about $27.8K by the end of September. Weekly downloads saw a modest decline, starting at 4.5K in early July and dropping to 3.3K by the end of the quarter. Active users initially rose to 68.7K but later decreased to 50.6K.

Royal Match by Dream Games experienced a varied performance. Revenue fluctuated slightly, closing at around $23.7K. Downloads began at 3.1K but fell significantly to 769 by the end of September. Active users exhibited a similar downward trend, ending the quarter at 41.8K.

Gossip Harbor®: Merge & Story from Microfun Limited saw a steady increase in revenue, reaching $18.5K in the final week of the quarter. Downloads fluctuated, with the highest at 3.3K in mid-July, dropping to 1.7K by quarter's end. Active users increased to 31.4K in mid-September but slightly dipped to 30.6K by the end.

Toon Blast by Peak Games had a relatively stable revenue, peaking at $12.7K in late September. Downloads were minimal, starting at 127 and decreasing to 71 by the quarter's end. Active users showed a slight decline, closing the quarter at 1.1K.

Finally, Township by Playrix maintained a steady revenue stream, peaking at $11.1K in late August. Downloads saw an upward trend, starting at 3.1K and reaching 3.3K by the end of September. Active users consistently increased, ending the quarter at 37.4K.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the casual gaming market on iOS in South Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.