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Top 5 Sandbox-like Games on iOS in the US: Q1 2022

Discover the performance trends of the top 5 sandbox-like games on iOS in the US during the first quarter of 2022, including downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Sandbox-like Games on iOS in the US: Q1 2022

In the first quarter of 2022, the top 5 sandbox-like games on iOS in the United States demonstrated varied performance trends across weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, reveals interesting insights into the popularity and financial success of these games. Here’s a closer look at each of these top games:

Roblox by Roblox Corporation saw fluctuating weekly revenue, peaking at around $11.8M in late December and then stabilizing between $6M to $7M throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads started at 552K in late December, followed by a decline and stabilization around 300K. Weekly active users showed a slight decrease, starting from 10.5M in late December to about 9.7M by the end of March.

Minecraft from Mojang experienced a consistent decline in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $1.8M in late December and ending at around $1M by the end of March. Weekly downloads also saw a gradual decrease, beginning at 101K and dropping to 44K by the end of the quarter. Active users showed a similar trend, decreasing from 8.1M to 6.8M over the same period.

IMVU: 3D Avatar Creator & Chat by IMVU displayed a downward trend in weekly revenue, starting at $1.3M in late December and settling around $800K by the end of March. Weekly downloads followed a similar pattern, beginning at 85K and ending at 47K. Active users decreased from 647K to approximately 535K during the quarter.

PK XD: Fun, friends & games by Afterverse Games showed varied revenue trends, with a low of $53K in late February and a peak of $98K in mid-March. Weekly downloads started at 45K in late December, peaking at 65K mid-January, and then stabilizing around 45K. Active users fluctuated throughout the quarter, ranging from 295K to 390K.

ZEPETO: Avatar, Connect & Live from NAVER Z Corporation maintained steady weekly revenue, peaking at $88K in early March. Weekly downloads ranged from 27K to 45K, with a notable peak in mid-February. Active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 137K and 167K throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2022