Top 5 Virtual Pet Apps on iOS in South Africa Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, virtual pet applications on iOS in South Africa displayed varied performance trends. Here's a closer look at the top five apps in this category.

My Cat – Virtual Pet Games from APPSYOULOVE LTD saw an increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $380 in the last week of December. Downloads surged significantly in December, reaching 482 in the final week. Active users also climbed steadily, peaking at 749 by the end of the quarter.

Friends – Raise AI Companions by SLAY GmbH experienced a notable rise in weekly revenue, culminating at $460 in late December. Downloads followed an upward trajectory, with a remarkable peak of 6.8K in the same period. Active users mirrored this trend, reaching 10.6K by the quarter's close.

Pokémon Sleep from The Pokemon Company maintained stable weekly revenue, with a slight increase to $223 in the last week of the quarter. Active users, however, saw a gradual decline, ending at 170 by December 29.

My Dragon - Virtual Pet Game also by APPSYOULOVE LTD, showed a consistent revenue stream, with a minor fluctuation peaking at $171 at the start of the quarter. While downloads were minimal, active users remained stable, hovering around 190 throughout the period.

Dino Fun - Games for kids by Avocado Mobile Inc recorded a steady increase in revenue, reaching $216 in the week before the year-end. Downloads remained low, but active users showed resilience, ending the quarter at 182.

These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, where more detailed analytics can be explored.