Top 5 Match 3 Games on iOS in South Africa: Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the Match 3 game genre on iOS in South Africa showcased intriguing performance trends among the top 5 games, according to Sensor Tower data. These trends offer insights into the popularity and financial success of each game in the region.

Empires & Puzzles: Dragon Dawn by Small Giant Games witnessed fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at around $2.1K in early July and then dipping to its lowest at approximately $842 in early August. Weekly downloads remained minimal throughout the quarter, with a notable absence of downloads by September. Meanwhile, weekly active users showed a gradual decline from 57 in early July to 31 by the end of September.

DRAGON BALL Z DOKKAN BATTLE, from Bandai Namco Entertainment, experienced a significant peak in revenue, reaching $2.2K in late July. The game's weekly downloads remained relatively stable, hovering around the low hundreds. Active users maintained a consistent presence, fluctuating slightly around the 300 mark, indicating a steady player base.

Bubble Shooter: Pop & Blast developed by Ilyon Dynamics Ltd., showed a steady increase in revenue, culminating in $510 in late August. The game enjoyed an upward trend in downloads, especially notable in mid-September, reaching over 500 weekly downloads. Active users surged significantly from 1.4K in early July to nearly 1.9K by the end of September, reflecting growing engagement.

Puzzles & Survival by BUILDING-BLOCKS NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED, saw its revenue fluctuate, peaking at $579 in early July and ending the quarter with $463. Weekly downloads were sporadic, with a brief increase in late August. Active users decreased from 41 in early July to 21 by early September, suggesting a decline in player retention.

Legendary: Game of Heroes from PerBlue Entertainment, Inc. displayed modest revenue trends, with a notable peak of $889 in late September. However, there were no downloads recorded during this period, and active user data was not provided.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.