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Performance of Top Celebrity Games in South Africa Q4 2025

Explore the performance trends of the top 5 celebrity games on a unified platform in South Africa during Q4 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.

Performance of Top Celebrity Games in South Africa Q4 2025

The fourth quarter of 2025 showcased interesting trends in the performance of top celebrity games on a unified platform in South Africa, according to data from Sensor Tower.

Lamar - Idle Vlogger by CrazyLabs LTD saw a significant increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $511 in late December. Weekly downloads rose steadily, reaching 36K in the week of December 22. Meanwhile, active users climbed from 62K to over 76K by the end of the quarter.

Hollywood Superstar Game 2025, published by RL Ltd, had a modest weekly revenue that fluctuated, peaking at $39 at the start of the quarter. Downloads started strong at 2.9K in October but declined to 588 by the end of December.

The President from Coco Play By TabTale maintained a consistent download rate, beginning at 3.3K and dropping to 198 by the quarter's end. Active users showed a gradual decrease from 14K to 8.5K.

Hollywood Crush: Match3 puzzle by VoyagerOne IE reported a steady revenue stream, peaking at $783 in mid-December. Downloads saw fluctuations, beginning at 961 and ending at 638. Active users remained fairly stable, hovering around 17K to 19K throughout the quarter.

Vlogger Go Viral: Tuber Life from Tapps Games generated a small revenue, with minor fluctuations, peaking at $39 in early December. Downloads varied, reaching 806 in late November, while active users showed a slight decline from 1.4K to 1.2K.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the mobile gaming market in South Africa, with varying trends in downloads, revenue, and user engagement. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026