Top Free-to-Play Android Games in South Africa: Q4 2024 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the free-to-play gaming landscape in South Africa saw notable performances from several popular titles. According to Sensor Tower data, these games demonstrated varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement.

Candy Crush Saga experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, starting from $90.6K and peaking at $113.4K in mid-November. The game maintained a steady increase in downloads towards the end of the quarter, reaching 28.8K in the final week. Active users slightly increased from 290.3K to 292.3K.

Royal Match showed a significant revenue spike of $116.9K at the end of October, with a noticeable decline as the quarter progressed. Downloads rebounded in December, climbing from 12.4K to 16.1K. Active users saw a gradual increase, ending the quarter at 223.3K.

Roblox marked a strong revenue growth, particularly in December, with figures rising from $67.7K to $131.6K. Download numbers also increased, reaching 32.8K in the last week. The game’s active user base grew significantly, starting at 620.1K and ending at 804K.

MONOPOLY GO! showed consistent revenue around the $30K mark, with a peak of $44.1K in early December. Downloads showed a steady rise, moving from 4.7K to 6.7K by the end of the quarter. Active users remained relatively stable, closing at 56.8K.

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 8 experienced a revenue increase towards the end of the quarter, peaking at $40.9K. Downloads showed a positive trend, reaching 11.9K in the final week. Active users increased significantly, starting at 125.3K and reaching 196K by the quarter's end.

These insights, drawn from Sensor Tower's comprehensive data, highlight the dynamic engagement and revenue trends within the South African gaming market. For further detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.