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Top 5 Sports Apps on iOS in South Africa: Q4 2025 Performance

Explore the performance trends of the top 5 sports apps on iOS in South Africa during Q4 2025, featuring insights on downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Sports Apps on iOS in South Africa: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top sports apps on iOS in South Africa displayed varied performance trends. Here's a closer look at the weekly downloads, revenue, and active users for each app, based on data from Sensor Tower.

F1 TV saw its weekly revenue fluctuate, peaking at around $10.8K in the last week of November. Downloads were highest at 984 in early December, while active users reached a peak of approximately 11.3K in late October before declining to 1K by the end of December.

Playtomic - Padel & pickleball maintained steady weekly revenue, hovering around $2.5K throughout the quarter. Downloads increased towards the end of December, reaching 2.6K. Active users grew consistently, peaking at 37.9K mid-December.

Formula 1® experienced a peak in revenue of $3K in early December. Weekly downloads surged to 738 at the same time, while active users climbed to nearly 20K in early December before dropping to 3.4K by the end of the quarter.

Meet Mobile: Swim had a revenue peak of $2.1K in early October. Downloads were modest, with a maximum of 102 in December. Active users varied slightly, reaching a high of 134 in early December.

Golfshot Golf GPS Range Finder showed an increase in revenue, peaking at $1.9K in mid-December. Downloads were highest in late December at 184, and active users also peaked at 159 during the same period.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic app landscape in South Africa for sports enthusiasts on iOS, reflecting the diverse interests and engagement patterns in the region. For more detailed analysis and insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026