Top 5 Paid Games on Android in South Africa Q1 2022

During the first quarter of 2022, the top 5 paid games on the Android platform in South Africa showcased diverse performance trends in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at how these games fared:

Minecraft from Mojang had a notable revenue trend, starting the quarter with approximately $6.8K and experiencing a decline to around $3.1K by mid-February. However, it saw a rebound towards the end of March, peaking at $5.6K. Weekly downloads fluctuated between 263 and 448, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter. Active users remained relatively stable, ranging from 28.5K to 32.4K, maintaining a consistent user base throughout the quarter.

Bloons TD 6 by ninja kiwi saw a gradual decline in revenue from $718 at the start of the quarter to around $362 by the end of March. Downloads also experienced a downward trend, beginning at 211 and dropping to as low as 47 in mid-March. Active users showed a slight decrease from 739 to 488 over the quarter, indicating a consistent but declining engagement.

Farming Simulator 20 from GIANTS Software showed a stable revenue pattern, starting at $397 and maintaining around $275 to $280 towards the end of the quarter. Downloads remained low but steady, fluctuating between 17 and 41. Active users saw minor fluctuations, maintaining a range of 80 to 128, indicating a dedicated but small user base.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City by Rockstar Games had relatively stable revenue, starting at $258 and ending at $311. Downloads showed some growth, beginning at 67 and reaching up to 125 by the end of March. Active users varied slightly, with a range from 361 to 482, suggesting a stable engagement level.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas also from Rockstar Games, exhibited a steady revenue trend, starting at $269 and peaking at $365 by the end of the quarter. Downloads showed an upward trend, starting at 34 and increasing to 86. Active users remained consistent, ranging from 320 to 421, maintaining a steady user base throughout the quarter.

These insights are provided by Sensor Tower. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's website.