Top 5 Free to Play Games on Android in Nigeria, Q1 2022

In the first quarter of 2022, the top five free-to-play games on the Android platform in Nigeria showcased varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at how each app fared during this period, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Candy Crush Saga from King saw its weekly revenue fluctuate, peaking at around $4.8K in late February. Weekly downloads showed a declining trend, starting from 35.4K at the end of December and falling to approximately 15.6K by the end of March. Meanwhile, weekly active users remained relatively stable, ranging between 461K and 518K.

Forex Battle by Edusystems OU experienced modest revenue, with the highest weekly revenue reaching $69 in early March. The game's weekly downloads decreased from 27.7K in mid-January to about 11.5K by the end of March. Active users also saw a decline from 26.4K in mid-January to around 17.6K at the end of the quarter.

Piano Fire: Edm Music & Piano by Adaric Music had minimal revenue during the quarter, with the highest weekly revenue at $13 in late January. Weekly downloads dropped significantly from 38.5K at the end of December to approximately 11K by the end of March. Active users followed a similar downward trend, decreasing from 75.2K to around 30.4K.

EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile Soccer from ELECTRONIC ARTS saw its highest weekly revenue of approximately $1.2K in mid-February. The game’s downloads fluctuated, peaking at 19.4K in late February before settling at around 13K by the end of March. Active users showed growth from 58.5K at the end of December to about 83.8K in late March.

Bubble Shooter by Happy Dragon Inc. did not generate any revenue during this period. Weekly downloads started at 19K at the end of December and declined to about 9.6K by the end of March. Active users saw a gradual decrease from 178K to approximately 136K over the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.