Top 5 iOS Games in South Africa: Q1 2023 Performance

In the first quarter of 2023, the performance of the top 5 iOS games in South Africa showcased a mix of trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at the data from Sensor Tower:

Candy Crush Saga saw stable weekly revenue, mostly hovering around $24K to $26K, peaking at approximately $26.7K in the week of March 20. Weekly downloads had a slight decline over the quarter, starting from 4.3K in late December and ending at 3.3K in the last week of March. Active users fluctuated, peaking at 77.7K in late January and dropping to 63.5K by the end of March.

Roblox experienced a consistent weekly revenue, averaging between $16K and $25K. The highest revenue was $24.7K at the end of December. Downloads saw a dip, starting at 3.5K in late December and ending at 2.8K in the last week of March. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 49K and 54K throughout the quarter.

Gardenscapes from Playrix had a steady increase in weekly revenue, reaching up to $15.4K in early March. Downloads showed a downward trend, starting at 5.4K in late December and falling to 4K by the end of March. Active users saw a gradual rise, peaking at 13.5K in mid-March.

Royal Match maintained a consistent revenue, with weekly earnings around $10K to $11K, peaking at $11.4K in mid-March. Downloads were stable, starting at 2.9K in late December and ending at 2.4K in the last week of March. Active users showed a steady increase, reaching 17.7K by the end of March.

Homescapes demonstrated varied weekly revenue, peaking at $11.3K in mid-March. Downloads saw a decrease over the quarter, starting at 2.9K in late December and ending at 1.4K in the last week of March. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 15.5K and 18.1K throughout the quarter.

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