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Top Simulator Games on iOS in South Africa: Q3 2025

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

Top Simulator Games on iOS in South Africa: Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the iOS simulator game market in South Africa showcased varied performance across top applications. According to Sensor Tower, these insights reveal trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

BitLife - Life Simulator by Candywriter, LLC, displayed consistent weekly revenue, peaking at around $841 towards late August. The weekly downloads saw a decline from 881 in early July to 331 by the end of September. Active users started at approximately 9.7K, decreasing to about 6.6K by the quarter's end.

Airline Manager - 2025 from Xombat ApS reported a notable revenue increase, reaching $624 in late August. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 114 in the first week of September. Active users varied, ending the quarter with about 220.

Farm Manager - 2025 also by Xombat ApS, experienced a steady rise in revenue, culminating at $730 in late September. Downloads reached a high of 198 in early September, while active users saw a peak around 263 in mid-August.

Toca Boca Jr by Piknik maintained stable revenue throughout the quarter, with a peak of $251 in late September. Downloads fluctuated modestly, while active users saw a slight decline, ending at 241.

Lastly, EVA AI Girlfriend from Novi Limited showed a mixed performance with revenue peaking at $289 in late July. Downloads decreased over time, while active users saw a significant drop, closing the quarter at 55.

These trends underscore the dynamic nature of the mobile gaming market in South Africa. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025