Top 5 Puzzle Games on Android in South Africa: Q3 2022 Performance

The third quarter of 2022 showcased interesting trends for the top 5 puzzle games on the Android platform in South Africa. Here’s a detailed look at the performance of each game, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Pull the Pin

From Popcore Games, this app started the quarter with a strong weekly download figure of 23.3K, peaking at 32.9K in the week of July 25. However, downloads saw a downward trend towards the end of the quarter, dropping to 9.2K by the last week of September. Weekly active users mirrored this trend, starting at around 96.9K and peaking at 142.9K before falling to 67.3K. Revenue remained modest, fluctuating between $17 and $58 throughout the quarter.

Bubble Shooter - Pop Bubbles

Published by IVYGAMES, this app saw its weekly downloads peak at 28.5K in mid-July before declining to 10K by the end of September. Active users increased steadily from 54.7K to a high of 87.7K in late August. Revenue for the app saw a notable rise, especially in August, peaking at $133 in the week of August 22.

Word Search - Word Puzzle Game

Blackout Lab's app maintained a consistent download rate throughout the quarter, hovering around 14K to 16K. Active users saw a gradual increase, beginning at 88.8K and peaking at 103.6K by the end of August. This app did not generate any reported revenue during this period.

Word Riddles - Offline Word Ga

Magic Word Games' app experienced a steady download rate, starting at 15.2K in late June and ending at 11.1K in the last week of September. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 24.3K and 28.9K. Revenue was negligible, with only a few weeks reporting a single dollar.

Words of Wonders: Crossword

Published by Fugo Games, this app saw a significant rise in weekly downloads, starting at 5.2K and peaking at 21.5K in mid-September. Active users followed a similar upward trend, increasing from 22.9K to 46K. Revenue was the highest among the top 5 apps, peaking at $503 in the last week of July and maintaining a steady range between $320 and $423 towards the end of the quarter.

The data from Sensor Tower highlights the varying performance trends among these popular puzzle games. For more insights and detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.