Top 5 Cannabis Games on iOS in South Africa: Q1 2023 Performance

In the first quarter of 2023, the top five cannabis-themed games on iOS in South Africa demonstrated varied performance across weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at each game's metrics based on data from Sensor Tower.

Weed Inc: Idle Tycoon saw its weekly revenue fluctuate throughout the quarter, peaking at around $208 in early January and ending the quarter at approximately $144. Downloads hit a high of 32 in mid-February, while weekly active users hovered between 62 and 104, closing the quarter at 83.

Bud Farm: Idle Tycoon Game experienced a significant revenue spike of $185 in late January, although it dipped to $55 by the end of March. Downloads were relatively low, with a peak of 20 in late January. Active users peaked at 27 in mid-February but saw a drop-off towards the end of the quarter.

Hempire - Weed Growing Game maintained a steady revenue stream, with a high of $212 in early January and consistent figures around $81-$108 for most of the quarter. Downloads peaked at 73 in late December but dropped to single digits in February before recovering to 39 by the end of March. Active users ranged from 144 to 262, ending the quarter strong at 182.

Weed Firm 2: Back To College saw consistent revenue growth, starting at $79 and peaking at $118 in late February. Downloads were highest at 152 in mid-March, while active users varied from 135 to 319, closing the quarter at 206.

Cheech and Chong Bud Farm had a stable revenue performance, starting at $183 and maintaining around $73-$94 through the quarter. Downloads were minimal, with a peak of 5 in early January. Active users decreased from 22 in early January to just 10 by late February.

For more detailed insights into the performance of these and other apps, visit Sensor Tower.