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Top 5 Paid Games on iOS in the US Q3 2021

Discover the performance of the top 5 paid games on iOS in the United States during Q3 2021, including their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user trends.

Top 5 Paid Games on iOS in the US Q3 2021

During the third quarter of 2021, the top 5 paid games on the iOS platform in the United States showcased diverse performance metrics in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at how each of these games fared:

Geometry Dash Lite by RobTop Games AB saw a significant increase in weekly downloads throughout the quarter. Downloads started at around 58.6K at the end of June and peaked at approximately 169.1K by the week of September 20. However, weekly active users exhibited a slight decline, moving from 2.1M at the start of the quarter to about 1.6M by the end of September.

Minecraft from Mojang experienced a steady decline in weekly revenue, beginning at $1.5M in late June and decreasing to $881K by the end of September. Weekly downloads also saw a downward trend, starting at 51K and falling to around 38K. The number of weekly active users dropped from 11.9M to about 7.3M over the same period.

Cut the Rope by ZeptoLab UK Limited had a relatively stable performance in terms of revenue, with weekly earnings fluctuating between $6.3K and $7.7K throughout the quarter. Downloads demonstrated a sharp rise initially, peaking at 78K in early July before stabilizing around 32K by the end of September. Active users saw a gradual decline from 120K to about 90K.

Solitaire by MobilityWare maintained consistent weekly revenue, starting at about $5.9K and ending at $7.9K. Download numbers were relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, ranging from 41K to 36K. Active users remained strong, with numbers ranging from 4.3M to 3.9M.

Solitaire· from Zynga Inc. displayed a notable decline in weekly downloads, starting at 48.3K and dropping to 13.8K by the end of the quarter. Despite the decrease, active users saw an increase, starting at 505K and peaking at 613K in mid-September, before ending the quarter at 555K. Revenue remained negligible throughout the quarter.

These insights, provided by Sensor Tower, highlight the varying trends and performance metrics of these top paid games on the iOS platform in the US during Q3 2021. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: September 2021