AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top Train Games on iOS in South Africa: Q4 2025 Insights
Explore the performance of the top 5 train games on iOS in South Africa during Q4 2025, including trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the train game category on iOS in South Africa showcased interesting trends in downloads, revenue, and user engagement. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides a detailed view of the top-performing apps.
Train Station 3 from Pixel Federation Games experienced notable fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $286 in early December. Downloads reached a high of 157 in the first week of October, while active users gradually increased from 89 to 174 by the end of December.
Thomas & Friends: Go Go Thomas by Budge Studios saw a steady revenue stream, with a notable peak of $110 in early December. Downloads were sporadic, with a notable spike to 20 at the end of December. Active users hovered around the 60s, ending the quarter at 70.
Train Station 2: Railroad Sim, another title from Pixel Federation Games, maintained consistent revenue, reaching $95 in early December. Downloads showed an upward trend, peaking at 47 in the last week of December. Active users increased from 53 to 67 by the quarter's end.
Thomas & Friends: Magic Tracks also from Budge Studios, experienced a revenue high of $118 at the end of September, with a gradual decline thereafter. Downloads varied, with a peak of 35 in early October. Active user numbers saw a slight increase, ending the quarter at 78.
Lastly, Thomas & Friends Minis showed a revenue increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching $120 in late December. However, downloads remained low throughout the period. Active users slightly decreased from 38 to 24.
These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of the train game category on iOS in South Africa, with varied performance across different metrics. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
