AI Insights · Timothy · October 2021
Top 5 iOS Tower Defense Games in the US: Q3 2021
See how the top 5 tower defense games on iOS performed in the US during Q3 2021, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active users.
During the third quarter of 2021, several tower defense games on the iOS platform in the United States showed notable trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's an overview of the performance of the top 5 games in this category, based on data from Sensor Tower.
Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 from PopCap saw a varied performance throughout Q3. Weekly revenue fluctuated, peaking at approximately $130K by the end of August and maintaining a steady range between $95K and $120K for most of the quarter. Downloads started strong with around 79K in early July but gradually declined to just over 50K by late September. Active users also saw a decline, from nearly 380K at the start of the quarter to around 355K by the end.
Plants vs. Zombies™ by Electronic Arts demonstrated a more stable performance. Weekly revenue remained consistent, generally hovering around $4K to $5K, with a slight dip in early September. Downloads ranged from about 32K to 49K, showing some variability but no dramatic shifts. Active users ranged between 185K and 220K, maintaining a relatively steady user base.
Ninja Kiwi's Bloons TD Battles experienced an upward trend in both revenue and downloads. Revenue saw significant growth, starting at around $38K in late June and rising to approximately $61K by the end of September. Downloads followed a similar pattern, beginning at about 22K and reaching nearly 37K in late September. Active users increased from roughly 308K to 366K over the quarter.
MY.GAMES B.V.'s Rush Royale: Tower Defense TD showed notable spikes, particularly in revenue and downloads. Weekly revenue peaked at around $162K in early August and remained strong, fluctuating between $91K and $141K towards the end of the quarter. Downloads saw a significant rise from about 13K in late June to over 21K by the end of September. Active users increased from approximately 65K to 87K throughout the quarter.
Lastly, Bloons TD 6 from Ninja Kiwi also saw impressive performance metrics. Revenue peaked at around $330K in early September, maintaining a strong presence throughout the quarter. Downloads started at roughly 15K in late June and held steady, ending at around 11K to 16K. Active users fluctuated but generally maintained a range between 125K and 145K.
For more detailed insights and data trends on these and other apps, visit Sensor Tower.
