AI Insights · Timothy · October 2023
Top 5 Games on iOS in Saudi Arabia Q3 2023
In Q3 2023, the top 5 iOS games in Saudi Arabia saw significant changes in downloads, revenue, and active users, with [X-HERO](https://app.sensortower.com/overview/6449762873?country=US) and [PUBG MOBILE](https://app.sensortower.com/overview/1330123889?country=US) leading in revenue.
During the third quarter of 2023, the iOS gaming landscape in Saudi Arabia witnessed notable trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at the performance of the top 5 games: X-HERO, My Perfect Hotel, Roblox, Subway Surfers, and PUBG MOBILE.
X-HERO from BINGCHUAN NETWORK (HONG KONG) COMPANY LIMITED experienced a dramatic rise in weekly revenue, starting from $24 in early July and peaking at $23.8K by the end of August. Weekly downloads surged to 249K in late July before tapering off sharply to just 8 by the end of September. The game also saw a peak in active users at 224K in late July, which gradually decreased to 68.3K by the end of the quarter.
My Perfect Hotel from SayGames LTD showed a remarkable spike in weekly downloads, reaching 170K in mid-August before stabilizing around the 29K mark by late September. Revenue followed a similar trend, peaking at $3.2K in late August. Active users saw a significant increase, hitting 268K in late August and then settling at 94.7K by the end of September.
Roblox by Roblox Corporation maintained a consistent performance in Saudi Arabia. Weekly revenue hovered around the $200K mark, with minor fluctuations, peaking at $362K in late June. Downloads remained stable, averaging around 40K to 50K per week. Active users showed a slight decline from 678K in late July to 610K by the end of September.
Subway Surfers, published by Sybo Games ApS, consistently performed well in terms of active users, maintaining over 1M weekly active users throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads ranged between 23K and 41K, while revenue showed modest growth, peaking at $529 in late September.
PUBG MOBILE from Tencent Mobile International Limited continued to dominate in revenue, reaching a high of $603K in early August. Downloads remained relatively stable, averaging around 20K to 40K weekly. Active users peaked at 989K in mid-July, gradually declining to 691K by the end of September.
These insights illustrate the dynamic nature of the mobile gaming market in Saudi Arabia. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.
