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

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top free-to-play iOS games in South Africa showed varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users, according to data from Sensor Tower.

Block Blast！ experienced a notable increase in weekly downloads, starting at around 6.1K in early October and peaking at approximately 17.9K by the end of December. The game's active user base remained robust, fluctuating between 180K and 220K during the quarter.

Hollywoodbets - Sport & Casino saw a significant spike in weekly downloads in late November, reaching about 19.4K. Although download numbers varied, they stabilized around 6.5K towards the end of the year.

Betway - Sports Betting maintained a consistent download rate, with a slight increase from 4.3K in mid-November to 6.3K by late December. The app's weekly active users hovered between 33K and 39K, showing steady engagement.

Subway Surfers demonstrated a gradual rise in downloads, starting from 4.9K and climbing to nearly 8K at the quarter's close. Revenue peaked at $334 in early October before stabilizing.

Finally, Roblox showed a consistent increase in active users, reaching over 165K in early December. Weekly downloads also improved, peaking at 6.2K near the end of the quarter, while revenue remained strong, fluctuating between $900 and $1.7K.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the gaming market in South Africa. For more insights into app performance, visit Sensor Tower.