AI Insights · Timothy · October 2021
Top 5 Geolocation Games Performance in South Africa Q3 2021
Discover the performance trends of the top 5 geolocation games in South Africa during Q3 2021, including key metrics such as downloads, revenue, and active users.
The third quarter of 2021 saw notable trends in the performance of the top 5 geolocation games in South Africa. Here's a detailed look at the weekly downloads, revenue, and active users for these popular apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.
Pokémon GO from Niantic, Inc. experienced a varied quarter. Weekly revenue peaked at around $45K in mid-July and then saw a gradual decline, stabilizing at approximately $8.9K by the end of September. Downloads followed a similar trend, starting strong with 6.7K in mid-July and tapering off to around 2.9K by the end of the quarter. Active users remained relatively stable, with a slight dip from 107K in mid-July to about 90K in late September.
Jurassic World Alive by Jam City, Inc. saw fluctuations in its weekly metrics. Revenue varied, peaking at around $948 in mid-September. Downloads had a significant increase towards the end of September, reaching 2K. Active users also grew from 3.3K in late June to 4.6K by the end of September, indicating a steady rise in user engagement.
Tamadog - Puppy Pet Dog Games from Akita Limited Liability Company showed a consistent performance in revenue, maintaining around $300 weekly. Downloads were minimal throughout the quarter, with a notable spike to 675 in the last week of September. Active users saw a decline from 1.2K in late June to 423 by the end of September, with a brief increase in the final week.
The Walking Dead: Our World, developed by Next Games, experienced stable revenue around $150 weekly. Downloads fluctuated, with a peak of 164 in early August. Active users increased from 416 in late June to 493 at the end of August, before settling at around 400 by late September.
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, another title from Niantic, Inc., maintained a steady weekly revenue of approximately $100 to $190. Downloads were consistent, averaging around 100 per week. Active users remained stable throughout the quarter, with a slight decrease from 872 in late June to 711 by the end of September.
These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the mobile gaming market in South Africa, with varying levels of user engagement and financial performance across different titles. For more in-depth insights, visit Sensor Tower.
