Top 5 Arcade Racing Apps on Android in South Africa, Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the arcade racing genre on Android in South Africa showcased dynamic trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Data from Sensor Tower provides an insightful overview of the top five performing apps in this category.

Need for Speed™ No Limits by ELECTRONIC ARTS saw its weekly revenue start at around $1.8K, experiencing a gradual decline to $919 by late July, before stabilizing and peaking again at $1.8K by the end of September. The app maintained a strong download presence, with an initial spike of 23.8K downloads in early July, dipping mid-quarter, and then surging to 24K in early September. Active user numbers began at 73.7K, saw a mid-quarter dip, and peaked at 88.1K in mid-September.

Asphalt Legends Unite from Gameloft SE experienced a decrease in weekly revenue from $1.1K at the start of July to a low of $160 in mid-September, with a slight recovery to $381 by the end of the quarter. Downloads were highest at 2K in mid-July before declining, with a minor rebound to 1.2K in late September. Active users started at 5.9K, dropped to 3.1K in early August, and then increased to 5.1K by late September.

CarX Drift Racing 2 by CarX Technologies saw its weekly revenue fluctuate slightly, beginning at $130 and ending at $172. Downloads were relatively steady, peaking at 1.5K in mid-September. The app's active users began at 3.6K, with an upward trend reaching 4K by mid-September.

CarX Street, also from CarX Technologies, recorded a revenue increase from $224 to $475 over the quarter. Downloads showed a stable pattern, maintaining around 600-800 weekly. Active users remained consistent, beginning at 3.2K and slightly increasing to 3.6K by the quarter's end.

Pocket Champs: 3D Racing Games by Madbox saw its revenue vary, starting at $710, dipping mid-quarter, and then rising to $580 by the end of September. Downloads remained modest, with a notable increase to 1.4K in the final week of September. Active users began at 6.8K, fluctuated throughout the quarter, and peaked at 9.4K in the last week.

These trends highlight the varied performance of arcade racing apps in South Africa, reflecting shifts in user engagement and revenue generation. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.