AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Card Battler Apps on iOS in South Africa Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 card battler apps on iOS in South Africa during Q4 2025, based on Sensor Tower data.
In the final quarter of 2025, the card battler category on iOS in South Africa saw intriguing trends across its top applications. Here’s a detailed look at the performance of the leading apps.
Pokémon TCG Pocket, published by The Pokemon Company, experienced varied weekly revenue, peaking at around $2.7K in late September and again at the end of October. Downloads were relatively steady, with a notable spike to 790 in the first week of December. However, active users saw a decline from 10.4K at the start of the quarter to just under 6K by the end.
MARVEL SNAP from Second Dinner Studios Inc. showed a gradual increase in weekly revenue, reaching a high of $648 in early December. Downloads fluctuated slightly, with a peak of 73 in mid-November. Active users remained consistent, averaging around 300 throughout the quarter, with minor variations.
Hearthstone by Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. saw its revenue peak at $722 in early November, with a general downward trend towards the end of the quarter. Downloads increased towards December, culminating at 66 in the final week. Active users were stable, with a slight increase to over 400 in late December.
Magic: The Gathering Arena from Wizards of the Coast had a notable rise in revenue, especially in late December, reaching $511. Downloads were fairly consistent, peaking at 76 in early December. The app maintained a steady active user base, with numbers hovering around the 390 mark.
Mighty Party: Battle Heroes published by By Aliens L.L.C - F.Z, experienced fluctuating revenue, with a high of $394 in late November. Downloads saw significant increases in October and December, peaking at 291 and 238, respectively. Active users showed a strong upward trend, ending the quarter with 803.
These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, where more detailed information about the performance of these apps can be found.