Performance of Top Idler Games on iOS in the US for Q1 2021

In the first quarter of 2021, the idler games category on iOS showed varied trends across the top titles in the United States. Sensor Tower provides us with the data to analyze how these games fared in terms of downloads, revenue, and weekly active users.

Starting with Egg, Inc., the game showed a revenue trend fluctuating around 100 to 200 thousand weekly, with a slight decline towards the end of the quarter. Downloads started strong at over 100 thousand in the last week of December 2020 but saw a decline to around 60 thousand by the end of March 2021. However, weekly active users increased from around 700 to 800 thousand in December to over 1 million by the end of March, indicating a growing player base.

Weed Inc: Idle Tycoon experienced relatively stable revenue, with weekly figures ranging from 60 to 80 thousand. Downloads peaked at over 60 thousand in mid-January but declined to just over 40 thousand by the end of the quarter. The game's active users saw a slight decrease from around 150 to 170 thousand in December to roughly 140 to 150 thousand in March.

Idle Workout Master: Boxbun had no reported revenue, but the download numbers show a peak of nearly 50 thousand in late December, which gradually decreased to around 20 to 30 thousand by March. The weekly active users mirrored this trend, starting at close to 60 thousand and dropping to approximately 30 to 40 thousand by the end of Q1.

For Tower Craft 3D - Idle Building, the revenue was relatively low, with most weeks under 2 thousand, but there was an increase in downloads and active users in early March. Downloads saw a high of 50 thousand in mid-January, with a dip to around 20 thousand by the quarter's end. Active users started at around 70 thousand and experienced growth to over 80 thousand but ended the quarter at around 40 to 50 thousand.

Lastly, AdVenture Capitalist had a revenue ranging from 40 to 70 thousand weekly. The game's downloads showed a peak of over 30 thousand in early January, decreasing to around 15 to 20 thousand by March. Weekly active users reached over 170 thousand in mid-January but saw a downward trend settling at around 120 to 130 thousand by the end of March.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of the idler games market on iOS in the US. For more detailed analysis and data, Sensor Tower's platform provides an in-depth look at the mobile app ecosystem.