Top 5 Free to Play Games on iOS in South Africa - Q1 2023

In Q1 2023, the top 5 free-to-play games on iOS in South Africa showed varied performance trends across weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at how each app fared:

Betway - Sports Betting by Raging River saw steady weekly downloads, peaking at around 5.5K in late February. Weekly active users hovered between 27.5K and 29.5K throughout the quarter, maintaining a consistent user base.

Gardenscapes by Playrix experienced a varied trend in weekly downloads, starting at 5.4K and dropping to approximately 4K by the end of March. However, weekly revenue showed a gradual increase, peaking at $15.4K in early March. Active users also saw a rise, reaching around 13.4K by the end of the quarter.

Subway Surfers by Sybo Games ApS maintained consistent weekly downloads, fluctuating around 3.5K. Revenue was relatively low, averaging around $200 per week. The game had a strong active user base, with numbers ranging from 77.8K to 93.8K throughout the quarter.

Candy Crush Saga by King saw weekly downloads hover around 4K. Weekly revenue remained robust, averaging around $24.5K, with a peak of $26.7K in mid-March. Active users fluctuated but stayed strong, ranging from 62.6K to 77.7K.

Chess - Play & Learn by Chess.com showed a steady increase in weekly downloads, peaking at 3.6K in late January. Revenue remained stable, averaging around $1.9K weekly. Active users consistently grew, reaching 26K by the end of March.

These insights, derived from Sensor Tower data, highlight the dynamic nature of the mobile gaming market in South Africa. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.