Top 5 Free to Play Games on iOS in South Africa - Q3 2021

The third quarter of 2021 saw some interesting trends among the top 5 free-to-play games on iOS in South Africa. Here’s a detailed look at their performance, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Subway Surfers by Sybo Games ApS maintained a solid presence with weekly downloads fluctuating around 3.7K to 3.9K, peaking at 3.9K in mid-July. Revenue experienced a significant spike, especially in the week of September 20, reaching approximately $894, while weekly active users remained relatively steady around 71K to 73K.

Betway - Sports Betting from Raging River showed a varied download trend, with a notable peak of 3.9K downloads in mid-September. Active users gradually increased from 17.9K to 18.4K over the quarter, reflecting a growing user base.

Candy Crush Saga by King demonstrated a consistent revenue stream, hovering around $16K to $19K, with a peak of $19.9K in the week of September 20. Downloads saw a downward trend from 3.7K to 2.1K by the end of the quarter, while active users slightly dipped from 76.7K to 67.2K.

Count Masters: Crowd Runner 3D from Freeplay LLC experienced significant fluctuations in downloads, starting at 5.7K and dropping to around 2.1K by the end of September. Revenue remained minimal, with occasional spikes, and active users decreased from 10.9K to 6.4K.

Lastly, Project Makeover by Magic Tavern, Inc. saw revenue ranging between $6.2K and $10.4K, with a peak in early July. Downloads fluctuated between 2.2K and 3.6K, while active users hovered around 14K to 16K, maintaining a stable user engagement.

These insights are drawn from Sensor Tower data, which offers a comprehensive look into app performance. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.