Top 5 Games Apps Performance in South Africa Q3 2023

In Q3 2023, the top 5 gaming apps in South Africa showcased interesting trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Data derived from Sensor Tower highlights the performance of Candy Crush Saga, Roblox, Royal Match, Gardenscapes, and MONOPOLY GO!.

Candy Crush Saga from King saw its weekly revenue peak at around $197K by the end of July, before experiencing a drop to about $108K by the end of September. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 18K and 24K. Weekly active users showed a slight decline from roughly 369K to 333K over the quarter.

Roblox from Roblox Corporation had a more consistent performance. Weekly revenue ranged from $40K to $61K, with notable stability in the last weeks of September at around $61K. Downloads varied between 14K and 22K weekly, while active users hovered around 470K to 530K, showcasing strong user engagement throughout the quarter.

Royal Match by Dream Games experienced fluctuations in its weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $100K at the end of July and then stabilizing around $78K towards the end of September. Download numbers ranged from 15K to 24K, with a noticeable dip to 15K in the last week of September. Active users increased from around 121K to 140K in mid-September before settling at 129K by the end of the month.

Gardenscapes by Playrix demonstrated a steady revenue stream, with weekly earnings fluctuating between $33K and $45K. Weekly downloads saw a significant drop from 16K in late June to around 4K by the end of September. Active users also exhibited a downward trend, decreasing from approximately 57K to 43K over the quarter.

Finally, MONOPOLY GO! by Scopely, Inc. showed impressive growth in revenue, skyrocketing from about $27K in late June to $169K in early September, before dropping to $56K by the end of the quarter. Downloads followed a similar trajectory, peaking at 55K in mid-August and then decreasing to 23K by the end of September. Active users increased from 78K to 145K in mid-September, before slightly dropping to 129K by the end of the quarter.

These insights, derived from Sensor Tower, provide a snapshot of the dynamic gaming market in South Africa for Q3 2023. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.