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Top 5 Paid Games on Android in Africa Q4 2021

Explore the performance of the top 5 paid games on the Android platform in Africa during Q4 2021, including trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Paid Games on Android in Africa Q4 2021

The last quarter of 2021 saw interesting trends in the performance of the top 5 paid games on the Android platform in Africa. Here, we delve into the key metrics for each game, including weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Minecraft from Mojang experienced a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $8.3K in the final week of December. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 735 in mid-October, while weekly active users saw an increase from around 38.1K to 41.4K by the end of the quarter.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas from Rockstar Games showed a varied revenue trend, peaking at $623 in late September. Weekly downloads peaked at 239 in late November, while active users reached a high of 835 in the same period.

Football Manager 2022 Mobile by SEGA, which launched in early November, saw an initial revenue spike of $1.9K. Downloads started strong at 335 but dropped to 38 by the end of December.

Bloons TD 6 from ninja kiwi observed a revenue peak of $760 in the final week of December. Weekly downloads reached a high of 351 in late October, and active users saw a gradual increase from 822 to 996 over the quarter.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City from Rockstar Games had a steady revenue, peaking at $560 in late December. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 153 in mid-October, while active users remained relatively stable, reaching up to 540 in early October.

The data provided by Sensor Tower highlights the dynamic nature of the gaming market in Africa, with notable trends in downloads, revenue, and user engagement. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2022