Top 5 Paid Games on Android in South Africa - Q3 2021

The third quarter of 2021 has been an interesting period for the top 5 paid games on the Android platform in South Africa. Here’s a detailed look at the performance of these games based on data from Sensor Tower.

Minecraft saw a consistent decline in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $7.8K at the end of June and dropping to around $3.9K by mid-September. However, weekly downloads showed a steady increase, climbing from 276 in the last week of June to 542 by the end of September. The game's weekly active users also rose from 26.7K to 30.1K during the same period.

Bloons TD 6 experienced a gradual increase in weekly revenue, peaking at about $471 in early August. The weekly downloads fluctuated, with notable peaks of 302 in mid-September. Active users grew steadily, reaching 782 in mid-September before settling at 604 by the end of the quarter.

Farming Simulator 20 showed varied performance. Weekly revenue started at approximately $493 in late June and decreased to around $222 by the end of September. Downloads were relatively low, peaking at 68 in mid-September. Weekly active users saw a mild increase, reaching 158 in mid-September before dipping to 106 at the quarter's close.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas maintained a stable weekly revenue, fluctuating around $250 to $430 throughout the quarter. Downloads saw a significant spike, particularly in late August with 113 downloads. Active users also increased from 406 at the end of June to 439 by the end of September.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City had a mixed quarter with weekly revenue ranging from $124 to $280. Downloads peaked at 107 in early September. The number of active users grew from 274 in late June to 393 by early September, before stabilizing around 326 at the end of the quarter.

These insights from Sensor Tower showcase the dynamic nature of the mobile gaming landscape in South Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.