Top 5 Idle Games on iOS in South Africa: Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top 5 idle games on the iOS platform in South Africa showcased varied performance metrics. These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, offer a glimpse into their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user trends.

Idle Lumber Empire - Wood Game experienced a notable spike in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $3K in mid-December. Weekly downloads fluctuated, with a significant increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching 475. Active users steadily climbed from 575 to over 1.2K by the end of December.

Idle Zombie Miner: Gold Tycoon showed a gradual increase in weekly revenue, reaching $926 by the end of December. Downloads also picked up, particularly in December, culminating in 258 downloads in the final week. The active user base grew from 179 to 388.

Little Farm Story: Idle Tycoon had a varied revenue stream, with a peak of over $1K in mid-November. Downloads saw an upswing towards the quarter's end, reaching 562. Active users increased significantly, ending the quarter at over 2.2K.

The Tower - Idle Tower Defense demonstrated steady revenue growth, peaking at $511 in late December. Downloads remained modest, with a slight increase to 40 by the end of the quarter. Active users showed gradual growth, ending at 79.

Finally, Fishing Frenzy:Idle Hooked Inc saw a revenue peak of $554 in the last week of December. Downloads were minimal but ended with a slight rise to 18. Active users remained relatively stable, ending at 242.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.