AI Insights · Timothy · April 2021
Q1 2021 Performance of Top Geolocation Games on Android in Australia
Explore the latest trends in geolocation gaming with Sensor Tower's analysis of the top Android games in Australia for Q1 2021. Dive into the performance metrics of leading titles like Pokémon GO and Jurassic World Alive.
As the first quarter of 2021 concluded, geolocation games continued to captivate mobile users in Australia. Sensor Tower provides a glimpse into the performance of the top five geolocation games on the Android platform. Here's how they fared.
Niantic, Inc.'s flagship title, Pokémon GO, saw a consistent trend in downloads, hovering around the 3K to 4K mark weekly. Revenue spiked to over $240K in the week of January 18 but normalized to around $160K towards the end of March. Weekly active users remained robust, averaging over 220K throughout the quarter.
Another Niantic title, CATAN – World Explorers, showed a marked increase in downloads, peaking at nearly 5K in early March. Revenue trends were modest, with a notable peak of over $1K in mid-March.
Appsyoulove's Tamadog - Puppy Pet Dog Games experienced a surge in downloads in February, reaching over 2K, before tapering off. Active user numbers saw a peak of over 2K in mid-March, aligning with a revenue increase to nearly $400 in the same period.
Jam City, Inc.'s Jurassic World Alive maintained a steady download rate, averaging around 1K per week. Revenue figures showed a slight rise towards the end of March, with weekly active users experiencing a dip before recovering to over 1.4K.
Lastly, Mojang's Minecraft Earth demonstrated a steady download pattern, with figures ranging from 400 to over 800. Despite negligible revenue, the game maintained a consistent active user base, with numbers hovering around 3K throughout the quarter.
For more detailed insights on the performance of these geolocation games and others in the market, Sensor Tower's comprehensive data provides an in-depth look at the trends shaping the mobile gaming industry.