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Geolocation Games in South Africa: Q4 2025 Performance

Explore the performance trends of top geolocation games in South Africa during Q4 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.

Geolocation Games in South Africa: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the geolocation gaming sector in South Africa showed varied performance among the top applications across a unified platform. Here's a closer look at how these apps fared, using data from Sensor Tower.

Pokémon GO from Niantic, Inc. experienced a notable surge in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $16.2K in mid-November. The app also saw a boost in weekly downloads, reaching 3.6K in late December, while maintaining a steady increase in active users, ending the quarter with about 23.6K users.

ATLAS:EARTH - Fun Cashback by Atlas Reality, Inc. had a fluctuating revenue pattern, with a peak of about $1K in mid-December. The app's downloads showed a decline mid-quarter but stabilized towards the end, with weekly active users decreasing to around 2.4K by late December.

Jurassic World Alive from Ludia Inc. maintained a steady revenue stream, peaking at $2.4K in late November. Downloads were inconsistent, with a significant rise to 1.2K in early December. Active user numbers fluctuated, ending the quarter at approximately 1.9K.

Mercenary Syndicate: Survival saw modest download numbers, peaking at 986 in early October, although it recorded no revenue or active user data.

Tamadog - Puppy Pet Dog Games by Appsyoulove displayed a gradual increase in both revenue and downloads towards the end of the quarter, with revenue reaching $483 and downloads climbing to 100 by the last week of December. Active users also rose, ending at 42.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the geolocation gaming market in South Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026