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Top 5 iOS Games in Africa for Q3 2021

Discover the performance trends of the top 5 iOS games in Africa during Q3 2021, including weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 iOS Games in Africa for Q3 2021

In the third quarter of 2021, the top 5 iOS games in Africa showcased diverse performance trends in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at the numbers for each game, sourced from Sensor Tower.

Subway Surfers

Throughout Q3 2021, weekly downloads for this popular game from Sybo Games ApS remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 23K and 26K. Weekly revenue experienced a significant peak, rising to approximately $1.6K in the week of September 20. The game's active users also saw a steady increase, growing from 416K at the start of the quarter to 461K by the end.

Candy Crush Saga

King's iconic game maintained a strong presence in Africa. Weekly downloads ranged from 17K to 24K, with a slight decline towards the end of the quarter. Revenue remained robust, averaging around $33K per week, with minor fluctuations. Active users showed a slight decrease, from 434K to 430K over the quarter.

Count Masters: Crowd Runner 3D

This relatively new game from Freeplay LLC saw varied performance metrics. Weekly downloads began at 36K but decreased to around 13K by the end of September. Revenue, though low, showed gradual growth, peaking at $89 in mid-September. Active users also saw a decline, starting at 73K and ending the quarter at approximately 47K.

8 Ball Pool™

Miniclip.com's arcade game demonstrated consistent performance. Weekly downloads hovered around 16K to 18K, while weekly revenue remained steady, averaging about $5.5K. Active users fluctuated slightly but stayed around the mid-700K range throughout the quarter.

Project Makeover

Magic Tavern, Inc.'s game witnessed a solid performance in Q3 2021. Weekly downloads increased from 14K to 20K, especially strong in early August. Revenue remained consistent, averaging around $11K per week. Active users saw a gradual rise, peaking at 90K by the end of August before a slight decline to 80K by the end of the quarter.

For a more detailed analysis and additional insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2021