AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Hack and Slash iOS Apps in South Africa: Q4 2025 Performance
Explore the performance of the top 5 hack and slash apps on iOS in South Africa during Q4 2025, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active users from Sensor Tower.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the hack and slash genre on iOS saw significant activity in South Africa, with Solo Leveling:Arise from Netmarble Corporation leading the charge. The app experienced fluctuating weekly revenue, peaking at about $228 in late October. Downloads varied, with a notable high of 164 in early December, while active users reached a peak of 566 in mid-November.
BLEACH: Soul Resonance by A PLUS JAPAN Inc. showed a strong revenue increase, hitting approximately $784 in mid-December. However, downloads started strong at 360 in mid-November but decreased substantially thereafter.
Zenless Zone Zero from COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD. saw an impressive revenue surge, reaching around $1.76K in the final week of December. Downloads were modest but spiked to 232 at the end of the quarter, with active users peaking at 502.
Duet Night Abyss presented a varied revenue pattern, with a high of $201 in late October. Downloads peaked at 279 in the same period, while active users saw a decline from 212 to 65 by the end of the year.
Finally, Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat by YunChang Games maintained a steady active user base, hovering around 460 throughout the quarter. Revenue peaked at $119 in mid-December, although downloads remained relatively stable.
These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic nature of the hack and slash category on iOS in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, Sensor Tower provides comprehensive data on app performance.
