AI Insights · Timothy · January 2022
Top 5 Games in South Africa Q4 2021: Performance Analysis
Discover the performance of the top 5 game apps in South Africa during Q4 2021, including trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.
Throughout the fourth quarter of 2021, the top 5 game applications in South Africa showed varying performances in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Data from Sensor Tower reveals intriguing trends for each of these popular titles.
Candy Crush Saga from King saw a steady decline in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $278K in late September and gradually decreasing to around $213K by the end of December. Weekly downloads fluctuated, peaking at roughly 21.7K in late November and ending the quarter at about 19K. Meanwhile, its weekly active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 370K to 390K throughout the quarter.
Roblox by Roblox Corporation experienced a significant increase in weekly revenue, rising from approximately $64K in late September to nearly $83K by the end of December. Downloads also grew steadily, starting at 13.8K and reaching 18.2K by the last week of December. The game maintained a consistent number of active users, fluctuating between 320K and 340K.
Gardenscapes from Playrix had a varied revenue performance, peaking at around $123K in mid-October but falling to approximately $48K by the end of December. Downloads were relatively low, averaging between 1.1K and 2.9K per week. Active users saw a gradual decline, from about 31K in late September to around 20K by the end of the year.
State of Survival: Zombie War by FunPlus International AG showed fluctuations in revenue, starting at about $42K and ending the quarter at roughly $25K. Weekly downloads ranged from 1.1K to 2.9K, with a slight increase towards the end of December. Active users remained relatively low, averaging around 5K to 7K throughout the quarter.
Toon Blast from Peak Games maintained a steady weekly revenue, hovering around $20K to $27K. Downloads varied, with notable peaks of around 3.8K in mid-December. Active users remained consistent, averaging between 17K and 19K during the quarter.
For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.
