Top 5 Free-to-Play iOS Games in South Africa: Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the performance of the top five free-to-play games on iOS in South Africa showcased interesting trends. Data from Sensor Tower provides a detailed look at weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Candy Crush Saga from King experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $30.5K by mid-December. Downloads exhibited a gradual rise, reaching 4.2K in the final week of December. The game also maintained a strong user base, with active users fluctuating from approximately 45.7K to 54.5K.

Royal Match by Dream Games saw weekly revenue ranging between $21.8K and $26.4K, with a peak in late December. Downloads showed a significant spike to 2.7K by the end of the quarter. Active users hovered around 28.5K to 38K, reflecting steady engagement.

Gossip Harbor®: Merge & Story from Microfun Limited reported a peak revenue of about $21.6K in the last week of December. Downloads varied, starting at 1.8K and reaching 3K towards the quarter's end. Active users demonstrated consistent growth, reaching over 36.3K by December.

Last War:Survival developed by FUNFLY PTE. LTD., showed revenue trends peaking at $21K in late December. Downloads peaked at 4.8K in early November, while active users ranged from 6.9K to 12.9K throughout the quarter.

Finally, Kingshot by Century Games Pte. Ltd. saw revenue peaking at $16.9K at the start of December. Downloads began at 1.8K, dipping through the quarter but ending at 2.1K. Active users increased steadily, ending the quarter at 5.3K.

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