Top 5 Paid Games on Android in South Africa - Q4 2022

During the fourth quarter of 2022, the performance of the top 5 paid games on Android in South Africa showcased notable trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides a comprehensive view of these popular apps' market dynamics.

Minecraft by Mojang saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $3.4K in late September and culminating in a peak of around $7.9K by the end of December. Downloads also exhibited a rising trend, growing from 218 to a peak of 2K in early December before stabilizing. Its active user base saw a gradual increase from 35.6K to 42.7K in mid-November and then slightly declining to 39.4K by the end of the quarter.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas from Rockstar Games showed modest revenue growth, starting at $318 and reaching $535 by the end of December. Downloads followed a similar upward trajectory, beginning at 82 and peaking at 801 in mid-December. Active users increased from 442 to over 2K by the end of the quarter.

Ninja Kiwi's Bloons TD 6 experienced a gradual rise in revenue, starting from $325 and peaking at $573 in the last week of December. Downloads grew steadily from 42 at the beginning of the quarter to 622 by the end. The active user count increased from 525 to 1.5K in the final week of December.

Football Manager 2023 Mobile by SEGA, released in early November, saw an initial revenue surge to $1.2K in its launch week, followed by a decline and stabilization around $250 to $300. Downloads also peaked at 389 in the launch week, subsequently fluctuating and settling around 261 by the end of December.

Farming Simulator 20 from GIANTS Software showed consistent revenue growth, beginning at $223 and peaking at $436 by the end of the quarter. Downloads increased from 34 to 357, while active users grew from 86 to 565 over the same period.

These insights underline the dynamic nature of the gaming market in South Africa, with varying trends in user engagement and revenue. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.