AI Insights · Timothy · October 2023
Top 5 Character Collection Games on Android in Africa Q3 2023
In Q3 2023, character collection games on Android in Africa saw varying trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users, with notable performances from [Subway Surfers](https://app.sensortower.com/overview/com.kiloo.subwaysurf?country=US) and [Free Fire: 7th Anniversary](https://app.sensortower.com/overview/com.dts.freefireth?country=US).
The third quarter of 2023 has been an interesting period for character collection games on the Android platform in Africa. Here's a look at the performance of the top five games in this category, based on data from Sensor Tower.
Subway Surfers
Subway Surfers maintained a strong presence throughout Q3. Weekly downloads peaked in mid-July with 534K, followed by fluctuations, eventually stabilizing around 332K by the end of September. Weekly revenue saw a significant rise, starting at $296 in late June and closing the quarter at $480. Active users showed a robust trend, starting at 4.1M in late June, peaking at 4.8M in mid-July, and ending at approximately 3.8M.
Free Fire: 7th Anniversary
Free Fire: 7th Anniversary experienced consistent growth in weekly downloads, reaching a high of 250K in early September. Revenue also saw upward trends, peaking at around $17K in late August. Active users, however, showed a decline from 4.0M in late June to 3.1M by the end of September.
EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile Soccer
EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile Soccer saw its weekly downloads rise significantly, reaching 241K by the end of September. Revenue, however, showed a downward trend, starting at $28K in late June and ending at approximately $8K. The number of active users saw a dramatic increase, closing the quarter at 7.0M from an initial 5.8M.
Real Car Driving: Race City 3D
Real Car Driving: Race City 3D exhibited strong growth in weekly downloads, peaking at 416K by mid-September. Revenue remained relatively low but stable. Active users also saw a significant increase, reaching 777K by mid-September before slightly declining to 700K by the end of the quarter.
Spider Fighter 2
Spider Fighter 2 showed impressive growth in weekly downloads, peaking at 220K in early July before stabilizing around 66K by the end of September. Revenue saw a notable increase, especially towards the end of the quarter, reaching $105 in the last week of September. Active users demonstrated a stable trend, starting at around 163K and peaking at 531K in late July, before settling at 458K by the end of the quarter.
These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the character collection game market on Android in Africa. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.