Top 5 Free to Play Games on iOS in South Africa, Q4 2022

The fourth quarter of 2022 saw notable trends and shifts in the performance of the top 5 free-to-play iOS games in South Africa. Here’s a detailed look at their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user metrics.

Betway - Sports Betting had a fluctuating download trend, peaking at approximately 10.8K in the week of November 21. Weekly active users rose from 21.5K at the start of the quarter to a high of 31.8K in late November, before settling at around 27.5K by the end of December.

Subway Surfers experienced a gradual increase in weekly downloads, starting at 4.3K and reaching 5.8K by the last week of December. Weekly revenue varied, with a notable peak at $422 in the final week of the quarter. Active users also showed a steady rise, ending the quarter at approximately 93.4K.

Call of Duty®: Mobile saw a consistent performance in weekly revenue, peaking at $11.3K in mid-December. Downloads fluctuated, with a high of 4.6K in mid-October. The game’s active users hovered around the 15K to 17K range throughout the quarter, closing at around 15K in the last week of December.

Candy Crush Saga maintained a strong revenue stream, peaking at approximately $26.4K in the final week of December. Downloads remained stable, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching 4.3K. Active users saw a minor decline from 70.7K to around 68K throughout the quarter.

Makeover Studio: Makeup Games showed significant growth in weekly revenue, peaking at $412 in mid-December. Downloads saw a high of 8.3K in late November, while active users grew from 2.2K in late October to around 13.9K by the end of December.

These insights highlight the dynamic performance of free-to-play games on iOS in South Africa during Q4 2022. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.