Top 5 Free to Play Games on iOS in Africa: Q3 2023 Performance

In the third quarter of 2023, the top free-to-play iOS games in Africa showcased notable trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at the performance of Coin Master, Candy Crush Saga, PUBG MOBILE, Roblox, and Royal Match.

Coin Master from Moon Active saw a dynamic Q3 with weekly revenue peaking at approximately $57.5K in the final week of September. Weekly downloads witnessed a downward trend, starting from around 13.9K at the end of June and dipping to about 5.8K by the end of September. Active users also saw a gradual decline from 20.4K to 18.2K over the quarter.

Candy Crush Saga by King maintained a consistent revenue stream, peaking at $45.8K in mid-August. Downloads remained relatively stable with minor fluctuations, averaging around 25K weekly downloads, while active users hovered around the 450K mark, with a slight dip towards the end of September.

Tencent Mobile International Limited's PUBG MOBILE experienced a varied revenue pattern, peaking at $42.2K in early August. Weekly downloads fluctuated between 13K and 16K. The game had a notable number of active users, peaking at around 525K in mid-July but gradually decreasing to approximately 443K by the end of September.

Roblox by Roblox Corporation showed a steady weekly revenue trend, peaking at $37K in mid-September. Downloads saw some fluctuation, starting at around 15.4K and ending the quarter at approximately 10.1K. Active users remained stable, averaging around 190K throughout the quarter.

Finally, Royal Match from Dream Games recorded a notable increase in weekly revenue, reaching up to $31.5K by the end of September. Downloads saw a peak of 22.3K in early September, and active users steadily increased from 138K at the beginning of the quarter to around 160K by the end of September.

These insights highlight the dynamic landscape of free-to-play games on iOS in Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.