Top Arcade Racing Apps on Android in South Africa: Q1 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, the arcade racing genre on Android in South Africa saw significant activity. Here's a closer look at the performance trends of the top five apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Need for Speed™ No Limits from Electronic Arts experienced fluctuating weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $1.2K at the start of the quarter and ending with a similar high of $1.1K. Weekly downloads varied, with a notable peak of 16.7K in late January. The app maintained a strong presence with weekly active users, reaching a high of 53.3K in early March.

CarX Street by CarX Technologies showed a steady climb in revenue, reaching $717 in late February. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, peaking at 692. Weekly active users hovered around 4.6K, showing a slight increase over the quarter.

Asphalt Legends - Racing Game from Gameloft SE saw a notable surge in revenue, particularly in late March, reaching $495. Downloads spiked significantly to 2.3K at the end of the quarter. Active users also increased, peaking at 5.3K.

CarX Drift Racing 2 experienced stable downloads, with a peak of 1.6K in late March. Revenue fluctuated slightly, ending at $114. Active users showed a dip mid-quarter but recovered to 4.4K by the end.

RUSH: Xtreme from SayGames Ltd showed a decline in revenue over the quarter, starting at $362 and dropping to $20. Downloads began strong with 17.8K in early January but saw a decrease to 2.9K by the quarter's end. Active users followed a similar trend, peaking at 21.6K initially and then decreasing to 6.6K.

These trends provide a snapshot of the dynamic arcade racing market in South Africa. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.