Top 5 Free to Play Games on iOS in Africa Q2 2023

During the second quarter of 2023, the performance of the top 5 free-to-play games on iOS in Africa showcased interesting trends in downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides a comprehensive look into the gaming landscape in this region.

Candy Crush Saga by King saw steady weekly revenue, peaking at around $47K at the start of May. Weekly downloads hovered between 22K to 26K, with a slight uptick towards the end of June, reaching 25.3K. The game also maintained a robust weekly active user base, starting the quarter at approximately 416K and ending with 451K.

Coin Master from Moon Active experienced a noticeable increase in weekly revenue, reaching nearly $50K by the end of June. Weekly downloads showed a gradual rise, peaking at around 16K mid-June. Active users remained relatively stable, starting the quarter at 19K and closing at just over 20K.

PUBG MOBILE by Tencent Mobile International Limited demonstrated fluctuating revenue, peaking at $37K in early April and stabilizing around $28K by the end of June. Downloads varied between 12K to 18K, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter. Active users consistently stayed above 400K, ending the quarter at approximately 489K.

Roblox from Roblox Corporation saw a steady stream of weekly revenue, peaking at about $32K in early June. Downloads were relatively stable, ending the quarter on a high note with 15.4K. Active users also showed a positive trend, starting at 167K and growing to 190K by the end of June.

Gardenscapes by Playrix maintained consistent weekly revenue, averaging around $23K, with a peak of $25K in late May. Downloads showed a downward trend, starting at 18K and ending around 15K. Active user numbers fluctuated slightly but remained above 57K throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.