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

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the virtual pet app category on iOS in South Africa saw varied performance across its top contenders. Here’s a closer look at the trends for the leading apps, with data insights provided by Sensor Tower.

Friends – Raise AI Companions from SLAY GmbH saw significant growth in both revenue and downloads. Weekly revenue surged to around $460 in late December, accompanied by a remarkable increase in downloads, peaking at approximately 6.8K. Active users also climbed steadily, reaching over 10.5K by the end of the quarter.

My Talking Tom by Outfit7 Limited maintained a stable revenue stream, with a slight peak at $171 in the final week. Downloads showed a gradual increase, reaching about 1.4K towards the end of December. The app also experienced a rise in active users, closing the quarter at approximately 25K.

My Talking Angela demonstrated modest revenue growth, with a peak of $91 in December. Downloads gradually increased, ending the quarter at around 950. Active users consistently grew, reaching over 7.1K by the quarter’s close.

My Talking Angela 2 showed fluctuating revenue, peaking at $173 in the last week of December. Downloads and active users displayed a steady upward trajectory, concluding with approximately 850 downloads and 3.9K active users.

Lastly, My Talking Tom 2 experienced a stable revenue flow, with a slight peak at $123. Downloads increased steadily, reaching about 850 by the end of the quarter, while active users climbed to over 9K.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower. This performance snapshot highlights the dynamic nature of the virtual pet app market in South Africa during Q4 2025.