AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Play Pass Games on Android in South Africa, Q4 2025
Discover the performance trends of the top Play Pass games on Android in South Africa during Q4 2025, featuring insights into downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top Play Pass games on Android in South Africa showcased varied performance patterns, with distinct trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. This analysis is based on data from Sensor Tower, offering insights into the competitive landscape of mobile gaming.
Hungry Shark Evolution from Ubisoft Entertainment saw notable fluctuations in its metrics. Weekly revenue peaked at about $278 in late October, followed by a dip and subsequent recovery to $177 by the end of December. Downloads displayed an upward trend, reaching 21.3K mid-December, while active users hovered around 117K to 127K throughout the quarter.
Beach Buggy Racing by Vector Unit maintained a consistent download rate, peaking at approximately 22.1K in November. The game's revenue experienced a mild increase towards the end of the quarter, ending at around $109, while active users rose steadily, reaching nearly 98.7K by the end of December.
The Battle of Polytopia from Midjiwan AB showed a modest increase in revenue, peaking at $58 in mid-December. Downloads remained stable, averaging around 100 per week, while active users fluctuated slightly but stayed close to 200.
Spaceflight Simulator by Team Curiosity ✦ exhibited a significant rise in revenue, climbing to $90 by the end of December. While downloads were sporadic, active users declined steadily from 369 to 109 over the quarter.
Finally, LEGO® DUPLO® World from StoryToys had a gradual increase in revenue, reaching $52 by the quarter's end. Downloads decreased over time, while active users saw a decline from 5K to under 2K.
These insights provide a snapshot of the mobile gaming landscape in South Africa, highlighting the dynamics of user engagement and monetization. For more detailed analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower.