AI Insights · Timothy · April 2021
Q1 2021 Performance of Top Sandbox Games on iOS in France
An analysis of the top 5 sandbox games shows varying trends in downloads, revenue, and user engagement on the iOS platform in France during the first quarter of 2021. Sensor Tower provides a detailed look at the data.
Sandbox Gaming Trends in France: A Look at the First Quarter of 2021
The sandbox gaming category has seen interesting movements in the first quarter of 2021 on the iOS platform in France. Below, we delve into the performance of the top five sandbox games, courtesy of insights from Sensor Tower.
Roblox
Roblox Corporation's flagship title showed a consistent increase in revenue, climbing from $54K in the first week of January to nearly $80K by the end of March. Downloads experienced a slight downward trend, starting at approximately 30K in late December and ending the quarter with 18K. Weekly active users saw a general uptrend, with a minor dip in late March, starting at 378K and rising to 457K.
TSM Game
Published by Electronic Arts, TSM Game's revenue fluctuated, starting at around $9K and peaking at $9.5K in early January before settling at $6K by the quarter's end. Downloads in January saw a peak of nearly 11K but gradually decreased to 5.7K. The game's active users saw a decline from 34K at the beginning of the period to around 27K.
IMVU: 3D Avatar Creator & Chat
IMVU's revenue trended positively, starting the quarter at $6.3K and peaking at $10K in early February, eventually reaching $8K by March end. The game's downloads saw a significant drop from 7.2K to 2.3K. Active users peaked in late February at 71.5K but ended the quarter at 62K.
The Sims™ FreePlay
This title also from Electronic Arts displayed an erratic revenue pattern but ended the quarter on a high note, moving from $15K to $15.3K. Downloads saw a considerable uptick in February, with a peak of 9.3K, but experienced a decline towards the end of March with 7.5K downloads. Weekly active users increased from 27K to 32K.
Block Craft 3D: Building Games
Wildlife Inc's game had modest revenue figures, which saw a peak of $1.1K in early February, followed by a drop, ending the quarter at $449. The downloads started strong at 7.1K, saw a mid-quarter dip, but ended with a slight increase to 3.2K. Active users showed a decreasing trend from 53K down to 37.7K.
The data provided by Sensor Tower reflects the dynamic nature of the sandbox game category on the iOS platform in France. While some games showed promising growth in certain metrics, others faced challenges in maintaining user interest and download momentum. For more detailed insights and analytics, Sensor Tower's platform offers extensive data across various applications and markets.
