AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Match 3 Games on iOS in South Africa: Q4 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 Match 3 games on iOS in South Africa for Q4 2025, including downloads, revenue, and active user metrics.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top Match 3 games on iOS in South Africa exhibited interesting trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Here's a closer look at each game's performance:
Candy Crush Saga by King saw its weekly revenue fluctuate, peaking at around $30.5K in mid-December. Downloads reached their highest at 4.2K in the last week of December, while active users varied, starting at 45.7K and ending the quarter at 46K.
Royal Match from Dream Games maintained a steady revenue flow, with a notable increase to $26.4K towards the end of December. Downloads showed a significant rise, peaking at 2.7K in the final week. Active users saw a gradual decline from 38K to 28.5K over the quarter.
Gossip Harbor®: Merge & Story by Microfun Limited experienced an upward trend in revenue, reaching $21.6K by the end of December. Downloads showed a notable increase, peaking at 3K in the last week. Active users increased steadily, ending the quarter at 36.3K.
Toon Blast from Peak Games saw a consistent revenue stream, with a peak at $13.7K in mid-December. Although downloads remained relatively low, active users fluctuated slightly, ending December with about 1.1K users.
Township by Playrix showed a positive trend in revenue, climbing to $12.2K by the last week of December. Downloads peaked at 4.7K in the same week, with active users increasing from 47.9K to 57.4K by the end of the quarter.
These insights, derived from Sensor Tower data, provide a glimpse into the dynamic performance of Match 3 games in South Africa. For more in-depth analysis, visit Sensor Tower's comprehensive platform.
