Top 5 iOS Casual Games in Africa in Q3 2024

During the third quarter of 2024, Africa's iOS casual gaming scene was dominated by five standout applications, showcasing varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at how these games performed.

Subway Surfers from Sybo Games ApS experienced a modest fluctuation in weekly revenue, with a peak of around $741 in mid-July. The game maintained a steady weekly download rate, beginning at just over 42K and slightly dipping to approximately 37.8K by the end of September. Meanwhile, weekly active users saw a gradual decline from 649K to 623K.

Candy Crush Saga by King showed consistent weekly revenue, reaching a maximum of about $44.2K in early September. Weekly downloads were stable, starting at 22.4K and ending at roughly 23.3K. The game's active user base saw a decline, moving from 385K to 346K during the quarter.

8 Ball Pool™ from Miniclip.com had a varied revenue trend, peaking at $3.3K in late August. Downloads showed a significant jump to 22.6K in early September, before settling at 17.6K by the end of the quarter. Active users remained relatively constant, hovering around 751K at the close of September.

ReelShort - Short Movie & TV from NewLeaf Publishing saw fluctuating revenue, with a notable high of $15.7K in early August. The app's downloads increased notably towards the end of the quarter, reaching 20.9K. The active user count grew consistently, starting at 102K and climbing to 121K.

Finally, Township by Playrix demonstrated a stable revenue pattern, peaking at $14K in mid-September. Downloads started at 12.5K, saw a mid-quarter increase, and ended at 12.3K. Active users showed slight growth, ending the quarter at approximately 95.7K.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic nature of the casual gaming market in Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.