Top 5 Sports Apps on iOS in South Africa: Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top sports apps on iOS in South Africa displayed varied performance trends according to Sensor Tower data. Here's a closer look at each app's metrics.

F1 TV saw its weekly revenue peak at around $12.5K at the start of July, with fluctuations throughout the quarter, ending at approximately $10.5K. Downloads started strong at 703 but dropped to a low of 68 mid-quarter, finishing at 364. Active users began at 11.7K, dipped significantly to 1.5K in mid-August, and recovered to about 7.9K by the end of September.

Playtomic - Padel & pickleball experienced a steady revenue increase, starting at $2.7K and peaking at $3K in early September. Downloads remained relatively stable, hovering around 2K weekly. Active users showed a consistent rise, reaching a high of 34.9K at the beginning of September.

Formula 1® had fluctuating revenue, peaking at $4K at the end of June and stabilizing around $2.9K by the end of September. Downloads were highest at 624 initially and settled at 335. Active users reached 15.8K at the quarter's start but decreased to around 10.6K.

Meet Mobile: Swim saw a revenue increase from $633 to $1.5K over the quarter. Downloads were minimal, peaking at 133 in early September. Active user numbers showed a slight increase, ending the quarter at 94.

Finally, UFC saw a notable revenue spike to $3.7K in mid-August before settling around $1.2K. Downloads were highest at 1.05K in early August, with active users peaking at 1.47K in the same period.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of app performance in the sports category on iOS in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.