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Top 5 MOBA Apps in Africa Q1 2022 Performance

In Q1 2022, the top 5 MOBA apps in Africa showed varied performance in downloads, revenue, and active users. Arena of Valor, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Brawl Stars, Thetan Arena: MOBA Survival, and Magic Wars: Wizards Battle all had unique trends.

Top 5 MOBA Apps in Africa Q1 2022 Performance

In Q1 2022, the performance of the top 5 MOBA applications in Africa, based on data from Sensor Tower, exhibited interesting trends across downloads, revenue, and active users.

Arena of Valor had a fluctuating quarter. Weekly downloads started strong at nearly 60K at the end of December but saw a decline to about 24K by the end of March. Revenue also experienced ups and downs, peaking at approximately $437 at the end of February. Active users showed a similar pattern, starting the quarter at around 86K and ending at 42.7K.

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang maintained a relatively stable performance. Weekly revenue hovered around the $10K to $15K mark, with a peak of $15.5K at the end of January. Downloads varied slightly, ranging from 12.3K to 21.6K. The app consistently engaged between 360K and 460K active users throughout the quarter.

Brawl Stars showed a steady weekly revenue ranging from $4.3K to $10K, with a notable peak at the end of December. Download numbers were fairly stable, fluctuating between 8.2K and 15.6K. Active users stayed consistent, starting at nearly 198K and ending at 187.6K, indicating a loyal user base.

Thetan Arena: MOBA Survival experienced a significant drop in downloads and active users. Weekly downloads peaked early in January at over 60K but dropped to just 246 by the end of March. Revenue also saw a decline, starting at over $500 at the end of December and falling to $65 by the end of March. Active users mirrored this decline, starting at 28.7K and dropping to 1.9K.

Magic Wars: Wizards Battle, released in mid-February, saw an initial surge in downloads, peaking at 14.4K at the end of February before dropping to 260 by the end of March. Revenue data for this app was not available, and active user data was not provided.

These insights offer a snapshot of the MOBA landscape in Africa during Q1 2022. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2022