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Top 5 Celebrity Games on iOS in South Africa, Q3 2025

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

Top 5 Celebrity Games on iOS in South Africa, Q3 2025

The third quarter of 2025 saw a diverse performance among the top celebrity games on iOS in South Africa. According to Sensor Tower data, these games showed varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement.

Lamar - Idle Vlogger from Crazy Labs experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $107 in mid-August. Downloads were somewhat volatile, with a high of approximately 1.4K in early July. Active users started strong at about 2.7K but gradually declined to 1.2K by the end of September.

Hollywood Crush, published by YOTTA GAMES PTE LTD, showed a significant boost in revenue, reaching a peak of $428 in early September. However, downloads dwindled throughout the quarter, starting at 219 and dropping to negligible numbers by the end of the period. Active users remained relatively steady, hovering around 600.

The President. by Coco Play saw a decline in downloads from 338 in late June to just 53 by the end of September. Active users followed a similar trend, decreasing from 452 to 75 over the same period.

Rap Star Sim - Life Simulator from Chimpanzee, LLC, launched in early August, recorded a peak revenue of $333 in September. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 163 in early September.

Finally, Hollywood Movie Star Life Sim, also by Chimpanzee, LLC, saw its revenue climb to $168 in late August. Despite the revenue growth, downloads remained low, reaching a peak of only 46.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the mobile gaming market in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower for comprehensive data and trends.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025