AI Insights · Timothy · April 2024
Top 5 City Building Games on iOS in South Africa - Q1 2024
Explore the performance of the top 5 city building games on iOS in South Africa during Q1 2024, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active users.
Throughout the first quarter of 2024, city building games on iOS in South Africa have showcased varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here, we delve into the performance of the top 5 games in this category, based on data from Sensor Tower.
SimCity BuildIt from Electronic Arts saw its weekly revenue fluctuate, peaking at approximately $754 in the week of January 29 and maintaining a steady range between $459 and $754 throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads for the game showed a mix of highs and lows, with a notable peak of 156 downloads in the week of January 22. Active users witnessed a declining trend initially but recovered towards the end of the quarter, reaching 1.03K in the final week of March.
The Simpsons™: Tapped Out, also from Electronic Arts, experienced relatively stable weekly revenue, ranging from $80 to $157, with a slight peak in mid-March at $144. Downloads remained consistent, with minor fluctuations, peaking at 107 in the week of January 8. Active users showed a stable trend, averaging around 200 throughout the quarter.
States Builder: Trade Empire by SayGames LTD had a mixed performance. Weekly revenue ranged from $60 to $195, peaking at $195 in the first week of January. Downloads significantly dropped from an initial high of 222 to a low of 18 by early March. Active users followed a similar trend, starting at 317 and decreasing to 54 by early March, before recovering slightly to 131 by the end of the quarter.
Triple Match City: Tile Puzzle from Radiant Cat Studio, although a newer entry, showed promising growth. Revenue began at $12 in late February and increased to $30 by mid-March. Downloads saw a significant increase, from 3 in mid-February to 101 by mid-March, indicating growing interest in the game.
Merge County® by Microfun Limited displayed a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $310 in the final week of March. Downloads were relatively low, with a peak of 56 in the week of February 5. Active users hovered around the 90-120 range throughout the quarter, maintaining a consistent user base.
These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, offering a snapshot of the city building game market on iOS in South Africa for Q1 2024. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.
