AI Insights · Timothy · January 2021
Q4 2020 Simulator Games Performance on iOS in the UK
An overview of the top simulator games on the iOS platform in the UK for Q4 2020, showcasing downloads and user engagement. Insights provided by Sensor Tower.
The final quarter of 2020 saw a diverse array of simulator games vying for attention on the iOS platform in the United Kingdom. Data from Sensor Tower provides a glimpse into the performance of these games in terms of downloads, revenue, and weekly active users.
Starting with Let's Be Cops 3D by Kwalee Ltd, we observed an initial surge in downloads reaching 77K in the second week of October, followed by a gradual decline to 21K by the end of December. Weekly active users peaked at 122K in late October and settled at around 37K by the year's end. Revenue followed a similar pattern with a notable spike to $518 in late October, before leveling off to $239 by the close of the quarter.
Another title from Kwalee Ltd, Teacher Simulator, launched in late October, showed a strong start with downloads jumping from a few hundred to 97K in the second week of November. Active users mirrored this trend, reaching 125K in the same period. Revenue began to trickle in, starting at $14 in late October and growing to $154 by the end of December.
Lion Studios' Pawn Shop Master had a steady quarter with downloads starting at 76K in late September and finishing at 18K by the year's end. The game's weekly active users showed a decreasing trend, from 104K in early October to 25K by the end of December. Revenue also saw a general decline, but ended on a high note with $600 in the last week of December.
Sushi Roll 3D - ASMR Food Game by SayGames LTD, despite having no recorded revenue, enjoyed a robust download count starting at 109K in late November and ending at 45K by the end of December. Its weekly active users reached a high of 142K in early December, before decreasing to 86K by the close of the quarter.
Lastly, Zynga Inc.'s Barista Life saw downloads surge to 100K in early November, then gradually decrease to 13K by the end of December. The weekly active users peaked at 105K in mid-November and concluded the quarter at 22K. Revenue for the game was minimal, starting at $60 in mid-November and ending at $56 by December's end.
In summary, the top simulator games on iOS in the UK exhibited varying patterns of engagement, with some titles showing strong initial growth while others maintained a steady presence throughout the quarter. For more detailed insights, Sensor Tower's platform provides extensive data on the mobile app ecosystem.
