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Top 5 iOS Horror Games in Africa: Q3 2024 Performance

Explore the performance of the top 5 horror games on iOS in Africa during Q3 2024, highlighting trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 iOS Horror Games in Africa: Q3 2024 Performance

In the third quarter of 2024, the top 5 horror games on the iOS platform in Africa showed varied performance trends, according to data from Sensor Tower. Here’s a closer look at how each game fared during this period.

Mystery Matters, from Playrix, experienced an upward trend in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $725 in early September. The game also saw a significant increase in weekly downloads, reaching around 289 in the same period. Meanwhile, the number of weekly active users rose steadily from 1.1K in early July to about 701 by mid-September.

Identity V by NetEase Games showed a somewhat fluctuating pattern in revenue, with a peak of $330 in the first week of July and a dip to $54 by mid-September. Downloads varied, peaking at 224 in late August, while active users remained relatively stable, slightly decreasing from 2.2K to 2.1K over the quarter.

Five Nights at Freddy's maintained a consistent weekly revenue, averaging around $120 throughout the quarter. However, downloads were minimal, with occasional single-digit figures, indicating a focus on maintaining existing user engagement rather than acquiring new users.

Poppy Playtime Chapter 1, from Mob Entertainment, Inc, saw a peak in revenue at $205 in late August. The game had a sporadic download rate, with a maximum of 48 downloads in early July. Active users fluctuated, reaching a high of 65 in early July but dropping to 10 by late September.

Scary Teacher 3D by GenITeam LLC enjoyed robust performance, leading in downloads with a peak of 2.1K in late July. Revenue increased to $181 in the second week of July before stabilizing. The game also saw a consistent number of active users, ranging from 12.3K to 13.4K throughout the quarter.

These insights into the top horror games on iOS in Africa reveal varied strategies and outcomes, with some games focusing on revenue growth and others on maintaining user engagement. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2024