Top 5 iOS Space Games in South Africa: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the iOS space gaming category in South Africa saw notable performances from several leading titles. Here's a closer look at how the top five apps fared during this period according to Sensor Tower data.

Mecha Fire from LEXIANGCO., LIMITED experienced a significant rise in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $1.8K in mid-September. Downloads fluctuated throughout the quarter, peaking at 322 in late June, while active users increased from 402 in late June to 224 by the end of September.

Star Wars™: Galaxy of Heroes, published by Electronic Arts, maintained a consistent active user base around 1.1K throughout the quarter. The app's revenue saw a notable spike to $971 in late August, despite a general decline in downloads over the same period.

Honkai: Star Rail by COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD. showed a mixed performance. Revenue peaked at $1.6K at the start of the quarter but gradually decreased, with a slight recovery to $529 in late September. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 1.5K towards the quarter's end.

Build Master: Bridge Race from FUNLINKING PTE.LTD. saw a gradual increase in revenue, reaching $686 in mid-September, while download numbers remained low throughout the quarter. Active users showed a slight decline from 143 in late June to 113 by the end of September.

Lastly, Galaxy Attack: Alien Shooter by Dino Game Limited noted a steady decrease in downloads, starting strong with 403 in mid-July, but dropping significantly by September. Revenue and active users also saw declines, with active users decreasing from 2.3K in mid-July to 1.1K at the quarter's close.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the mobile gaming market in South Africa, with varying trends in downloads, revenue, and user engagement. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.