Top 5 Paid Games on iOS in the US: Q4 2021 Performance

During the fourth quarter of 2021, the top 5 paid games on iOS in the United States exhibited varied performances in terms of downloads, revenue, and active user trends. Below, we delve into the specifics for each of these leading titles.

Geometry Dash Lite

From RobTop Games AB, this game saw fluctuating weekly downloads, starting at around 151K in late September and peaking at approximately 176K in the week of December 20. Active users increased steadily from about 1.6M to 1.9M by mid-December, before a slight decline to 1.7M in the final week of the year.

Minecraft

Mojang's iconic game experienced robust revenue, starting the quarter with $882K and peaking at $1.86M in the week of December 20. Downloads spiked to 102K in the same week, up from 38K at the quarter's start. Active users saw significant growth, reaching approximately 8.5M by mid-December before ending the quarter at around 8M.

Solitaire

MobilityWare's classic card game displayed consistent weekly revenue, hovering around $7.5K to $10K. Downloads remained stable, fluctuating between 32K and 44K throughout the quarter. Active users varied slightly, peaking at over 4.1M in early December before dropping to around 3.7M by the end of the year.

Cut the Rope

ZeptoLab's puzzle game saw steady weekly revenue, reaching about $10.7K in mid-December. Downloads were relatively stable, with a high of approximately 45K in late November. Active user numbers remained consistent, ending the quarter at around 91K.

Heads Up!

Warner Bros.' popular party game exhibited significant revenue peaks, especially in the weeks of November 22 ($381K) and December 20 ($408K). Downloads surged to 51K in late October and again to 41K in December. Active users peaked at approximately 65K in late October and saw another high of 52K in December.

These insights are based on data provided by Sensor Tower, where more detailed information on app performance can be found.