Imagine transforming into a mischievous cat, leaping around the house and teasing grandma. This whimsical concept became reality in November through the viral success of Cat And Granny , a feline simulator that captured Latin America's mobile gaming market. The game's unexpected popularity highlights emerging trends in the region's dynamic app ecosystem.
November's Latin American Game Download Rankings: Stability Meets Innovation
The competitive Latin American mobile gaming landscape saw familiar champions maintain their dominance while innovative newcomers made surprising breakthroughs. Garena's Free Fire retained its top position with over 6.18 million downloads, reclaiming the Google Play download crown. Meanwhile, the classic 8 Ball Pool led Apple's App Store charts, demonstrating enduring appeal.
The Pokémon Company and DeNA's collaborative card game Pokémon TCG Pocket emerged as a standout performer, securing second place across platforms with 5.77 million regional downloads. The game's strong showing underscores the franchise's lasting influence in Latin America.
XGame Global capitalized on social media trends with Tik Tap Challenge , a minigame collection that rode TikTok popularity into the top five. The month's most surprising contender was O Gato e a Vovó ( Cat And Granny ), whose feline perspective and lighthearted gameplay resonated globally. Other notable entries included the horror rhythm game Horror Spranky Beats and Guangzhou Yongwang Technology's puzzle title Screw Away , which found particular success in Brazil.
Revenue Leaders: Free Fire Dominates While Pokémon Shows Strength
In monetization, Free Fire remained Latin America's top-grossing mobile game with estimated November earnings exceeding $8.3 million. The battle royale title showed renewed financial vigor after recent fluctuations. Pokémon TCG Pocket demonstrated impressive earning potential, generating approximately $2.25 million across platforms. Tencent's PUBG Mobile also exhibited revenue recovery, signaling robust player engagement.
App Download Trends: Temu Maintains Lead Amid Black Friday Surge
The non-gaming app sector saw Pinduoduo's international marketplace Temu retain its download leadership despite slight declines, accumulating 9.67 million regional installations. Meta's text-based social platform Threads claimed the App Store's top spot, while Chinese short-form drama app DramaBox surged 34.6% on Google Play with 5.37 million downloads.
Black Friday promotions significantly impacted e-commerce apps, with Amazon Shopping , SHEIN , and Shopee all experiencing notable download spikes. Brazil's local marketplace Mercado Livre also saw increased traction.
App Revenue Performance: Google One Leads as ChatGPT Gains
Google One maintained its position as Latin America's highest-earning non-game app, generating over $9.64 million on Google Play. YouTube led Apple's revenue charts with $3 million in estimated earnings. TikTok showed modest financial improvement across platforms, while OpenAI's ChatGPT demonstrated remarkable growth with $1.51 million in regional revenue—a 7.8% monthly increase.
Market Insights and Strategic Implications
November's Latin American mobile trends reveal several key patterns:
- Market stability: Established applications maintain strong positions across categories.
- IP power: Franchises like Pokémon continue driving significant engagement and spending.
- Innovation opportunities: Unique concepts like animal simulators can disrupt saturated markets.
- Seasonal influences: Shopping events substantially impact app adoption patterns.
- AI expansion: Generative artificial intelligence tools show increasing monetization potential.
These dynamics suggest that while brand recognition provides stability, creative gameplay mechanics and timely market strategies offer pathways for new entrants. The region's growing appetite for diverse content—from feline adventures to AI assistants—presents multiple opportunities for thoughtful developers and publishers.