Top Free-to-Play iOS Games in South Africa: Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top five free-to-play games on the iOS platform in South Africa demonstrated varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at each game's performance, with data provided by Sensor Tower.

Candy Crush Saga from King showed a steady increase in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $27.8K by the end of September. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 4.9K in mid-August, while active users began the quarter at 51.2K and saw a high of 68.7K early in August before ending at 50.5K.

Royal Match by Dream Games experienced a consistent revenue pattern, with weekly figures hovering around $23K to $25K. Downloads peaked at 2.8K in late August, while active users showed a decline from 51.2K to 41.8K over the quarter.

Gossip Harbor®: Merge & Story from Microfun Limited saw a rise in weekly revenue, culminating at $18.5K in late September. Downloads were highest in early July at 3.4K, and active users increased steadily, reaching 30.6K by the quarter's end.

Clash Royale from Supercell reported a revenue peak of $20.3K in early September. Downloads rose consistently, hitting 4K in late September, with active users climbing from 12.3K to 25.1K throughout the quarter.

Finally, Last War:Survival by FUNFLY PTE. LTD. observed a stable revenue pattern, peaking at $13.6K mid-September. Downloads were highest at 1.6K in early August, and active users fluctuated, ending the quarter at 6.8K.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the mobile gaming market in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.