Top 5 Game Apps in South Africa Q2 2023: Performance Insights

In Q2 2023, the top 5 game apps in South Africa showcased varied performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at how these popular games fared on a unified platform, combining insights from both iOS and Android.

Candy Crush Saga from King had a notable quarter with weekly revenue mostly hovering around $170K, peaking at $188K in late March. Weekly downloads experienced a downward trend, starting at 34.9K at the end of March and decreasing to 24K by the end of June. However, weekly active users maintained a strong presence, fluctuating between 325K and 369K throughout the quarter.

Roblox by Roblox Corporation saw a mix of trends. Weekly revenue started at $77K in late March, dipped to $37K in mid-May, and then surged to nearly $98K by the end of June. Downloads increased from 17.8K to 22.4K over the quarter, while active users consistently grew from 430K to 477K.

Gardenscapes by Playrix experienced relatively steady downloads, averaging around 16K to 19K weekly. Revenue fluctuated, peaking at $67K at the end of April, then stabilizing around $45K by the end of June. Active users remained stable, with minor variations, averaging around 55K.

Royal Match from Dream Games showed impressive revenue growth, starting at $40K in late March and climbing to $76K by mid-June. Weekly downloads also increased from 11.4K to 22K over the quarter. Active users saw a steady rise, moving from 103K to 121K.

Homescapes, another title from Playrix, had stable weekly revenue around $22K to $30K. Downloads varied, beginning at 6.1K and reaching 10.5K in mid-June. Active users showed some fluctuations, with numbers ranging from 65K to 78K throughout the quarter.

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