AI Insights · Timothy · October 2024
Top 5 Games on Unified Platform in Africa: Q3 2024 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the leading game apps in Africa during Q3 2024, highlighting downloads, revenue, and active user metrics.
During the third quarter of 2024, the top five gaming apps on the unified platform in Africa showcased diverse performance trends in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed look at their performance:
Candy Crush Saga from King demonstrated a significant increase in weekly revenue, peaking at roughly $155K by the end of September. Downloads fluctuated throughout the quarter, reaching 186K in early July and hovering around 146K by the end of the quarter. The game maintained a robust active user base, although there was a gradual decline from over 3.7M to approximately 3.2M users.
Roblox by Roblox Corporation saw a notable revenue surge in late September, topping at approximately $155K. Download numbers were highest in late July at 237K, but decreased to about 140K by the end of September. The active user count remained relatively stable, starting at 3.6M and slightly decreasing to around 3.4M.
Royal Match from Dream Games experienced a peak in revenue in early September, reaching nearly $150K. Downloads witnessed a substantial rise towards the end of the quarter, culminating at 215K. Active users showed a consistent increase, ending the quarter with nearly 1.9M users.
PUBG MOBILE by Tencent Mobile International Limited had its highest download figures in early September, reaching 272K, although this decreased to 168K by late September. Revenue remained steady, averaging around $47K weekly. Active users saw a slight decline from 3.6M to approximately 3.3M over the quarter.
Call of Duty®: Mobile from Activision Publishing, Inc. showed stable revenue levels, with a notable peak of $100K in late July. Downloads varied, with a high of 59K in early August and a recovery to 55K by late September. Active users gradually decreased, starting from 308K and ending the quarter at 241K.
These insights are sourced from Sensor Tower, where more detailed analytics can be explored. The performance data highlights the diverse dynamics of the gaming market in Africa, with each app displaying unique trends in user engagement and monetization.
