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

In the third quarter of 2024, the sandbox gaming category on iOS in South Africa saw notable trends across its top five applications, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Roblox from Roblox Corporation showcased a dynamic revenue pattern, starting the quarter with around $23.8K and peaking at approximately $26.2K by late September. Downloads initially dipped from 5.8K in early July to 3.4K mid-month, followed by a steady recovery, culminating in 6.7K by late September. Weekly active users showed a gradual decline from 77.4K to 74.4K over the quarter.

Minecraft: Play with Friends by Mojang experienced a decline in revenue, beginning with $4.1K and closing at $3.1K. Downloads remained relatively stable, hovering around 300 weekly. Active users decreased from 18.7K to 11.7K, reflecting a downward trend.

Terraria from 505 Games recorded low download numbers, often not exceeding single digits weekly. Revenue showed slight fluctuations, peaking at $203 in late September. Active user data wasn't available for this period.

Melon: Sandbox by Payge Ltd saw revenue starting at $183 and experiencing fluctuations, with a slight recovery to $131 by the end of September. Downloads varied, initially high at 308 and eventually decreasing to 72. Active users remained stable, ranging from 3.8K to 3.7K.

Finally, Block Craft 3D: Building Games by Wildlife Studios had a steady revenue trend, starting at $175 and closing the quarter at $103. Downloads fluctuated, with a notable increase from 107 in mid-July to 498 in late September. Active users rose from 2K to 1.9K, with a peak of 2.1K in late September.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the varied performance of sandbox games on iOS in South Africa during Q3 2024. For more detailed analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower.