AI Insights · Timothy · January 2021
Top 5 MMORPGs on iOS in the US - Q4 2020 Performance Insights
A Sensor Tower analysis reveals the Q4 2020 performance trends for the top 5 MMORPGs on iOS in the United States, highlighting downloads, revenue, and active users.
The fourth quarter of 2020 has been a bustling period for MMORPGs on the iOS platform in the United States. Data provided by Sensor Tower offers a comprehensive look into the performance of the top contenders in this genre.
Forsaken World:Gods and Demons by Perfect World saw a peak in revenue at $132K in the last week of December, with a notable increase from the start of November. Downloads showed a descending trend from a strong start at 64K in mid-November, dropping to 5K by the year's end. Weekly active users also followed a downward trajectory, starting at 35K and ending at 7.5K.
Dragon Raja, developed by Archosaur Games, exhibited consistent revenue through Q4, with a slight dip to $136K in late November but recovering to $170K by the end of December. Downloads fluctuated, with a high of 13.5K in early November and a low of 6.5K in early December. The game's active users remained stable, around 24K to 29K throughout the quarter.
Pearl Abyss Corp.'s Black Desert Mobile revenue saw an uptick in late November at $149K, with a steady close at $125K in the final week of December. Interestingly, downloads surged to 26K at the end of the quarter, a significant increase from earlier weeks. Weekly active users showed an impressive rise, ending at 51K from a starting point of around 19K to 23K.
Jagex's Old School RuneScape maintained a steady revenue stream, hovering around $90K to $100K, with a peak at $106K in mid-October. Downloads saw a spike to 14K in late November, but ended the quarter at around 5K. The active user base showcased resilience, with numbers around the high 80Ks, peaking at 96K in late November.
Monster Quest by BAITIAN TECHNOLOGY LIMITED witnessed a decline in revenue, starting at $12.9K in early November and ending at $4.4K. Downloads also decreased, from 6K in early November to 1.8K by the end of December, indicating a tapering interest as the quarter progressed.
For more detailed insights and data on app performances, Sensor Tower's full reports offer a deeper dive into the mobile app landscape.