Top 5 Sandbox-like Games on iOS in the US - Q3 2021

Throughout the third quarter of 2021, the top 5 sandbox-like games on iOS in the United States demonstrated varied performance in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at their trends based on Sensor Tower data.

Roblox saw its weekly revenue start strong at approximately $9.2M at the beginning of the quarter but experienced a gradual decline, ending at around $7.3M by late September. Weekly downloads peaked in early August with about 410K, while active users fell from roughly 11M to 9.8M over the quarter.

Rec Room: Play with Friends maintained a relatively stable revenue, averaging around $35K to $41K weekly. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at nearly 119K in early September. Active users increased from approximately 148K to 168K by the end of the quarter.

IMVU: 3D Avatar Creator & Chat exhibited a consistent decline in both revenue and downloads. Weekly revenue started at about $1.1M and dropped to approximately $730K by the end of September. Downloads decreased from around 66K to 58K, while active users saw a slight dip from 630K to 584K.

PK XD: Fun, friends & games showed a notable spike in revenue and downloads towards the end of the quarter. Revenue increased significantly in late August, peaking at around $73K. Downloads followed a similar trend, rising from approximately 48K to 72K in mid-September. Active users also grew from 256K to 347K over the quarter.

Minecraft experienced a steady decline in both revenue and active users. Weekly revenue decreased from about $1.5M to $880K. Downloads varied slightly, peaking at 52K in late August. Active users fell from approximately 12M to 7.3M by the end of September.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the sandbox-like games category on iOS in the US. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.