Top 5 Casual Games on iOS in South Africa, Q3 2024

During the third quarter of 2024, the casual gaming landscape on iOS in South Africa showcased varying trends among the top five applications, according to data from Sensor Tower. Here's a closer look at the performance of these games in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Betway - Sports Betting saw a fluctuating pattern in weekly downloads, starting the quarter at approximately 9.4K and ending with around 8.9K. Despite no revenue reported, active user engagement remained robust, beginning at 45.5K and peaking at 48.6K near the quarter's end.

Subway Surfers experienced modest weekly revenue, ranging between $126 and $257. Downloads showed a slight decline from 7.3K to 5.4K, while active users decreased from 77.4K to 66.2K over the quarter.

Candy Crush Saga maintained a strong revenue stream, consistently hovering around $21K to $25K weekly. Downloads increased from 4.1K to 6.1K, with active users dropping from 52.4K at the start to 45.3K by the end of the quarter.

ReelShort - Short Movie & TV exhibited a dynamic revenue trend with a peak of nearly $10K in late September. Downloads fluctuated, starting at 5.7K, dipping mid-quarter, and rising to 7.9K by quarter's end. Active users also surged, peaking at 15.5K in the final week.

Township generated stable weekly revenue between $7.4K and $9.9K. Downloads saw a decrease from 3.6K to 3.2K, while active users showed a steady increase, reaching 22.8K in mid-September before stabilizing at 21.6K.

These insights illustrate the diverse engagement and monetization strategies of casual games in South Africa's iOS market. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.