Top 5 Arcade Racing Apps in Africa Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the arcade racing category saw notable trends among the top five apps in Africa, as recorded by Sensor Tower. These trends highlight fluctuations in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users across both iOS and Android platforms.

Need for Speed No Limits from Electronic Arts showed a dynamic pattern in weekly downloads, starting with approximately 151K in early July, dipping mid-quarter, and peaking again at 163K in mid-September. Revenue trends mirrored a similar pattern, with a high of around $2.7K at the end of September. Active users also experienced a rise, climbing from 557K at the start to over 609K in mid-September.

Asphalt Legends Unite by Gameloft had a modest performance, with downloads peaking at nearly 19.2K in mid-July before settling around 8.9K by the end of September. Revenue followed a declining trend, starting at $1.7K and ending at $792. Active users initially decreased but recovered slightly, closing the quarter with approximately 52K.

Pocket Champs PVP Racing Games from MADBOX experienced a varied quarter. Downloads began at 2.8K, surged to 13.6K by the end of September, while revenue saw an increase from $1.2K to $2.7K. Active users grew steadily, reaching over 53K by the quarter's end.

CarX Street by CarX Technologies maintained steady weekly downloads, peaking at nearly 14.9K in early September. Revenue showed fluctuations, with a high of $1.4K at the start and a notable increase to $1K by the end. Active users climbed from 61K to approximately 80K over the quarter.

Finally, Asphalt 8: Airborne, also by Gameloft, had significant download spikes, particularly in late July with over 120K downloads. Revenue remained relatively stable, with minor fluctuations between $345 and $479. Active users peaked at 451K in late August before tapering off to 278K by the end of September.

These insights are derived from Sensor Tower's data, providing a comprehensive look at the arcade racing landscape in Africa during this period. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.