Top Sandbox Games on Android in UAE: Q3 2024 Performance

In the third quarter of 2024, the sandbox-like games category on Android in the United Arab Emirates saw varied performance across the top five applications. According to Sensor Tower data, each app displayed unique trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Roblox maintained a dynamic presence throughout the quarter. Weekly revenue fluctuated, peaking at approximately $34.7K at the end of July, while downloads reached a high of about 12.5K in the same period. Active users showed a gradual decline from around 259.8K in late July to 227.8K by the end of September.

Minecraft: Play with Friends experienced modest weekly revenue, peaking at $1.4K at the end of July. Weekly downloads remained relatively low, with a slight increase to 74 by early September. Active user trends were steady, hovering around 50K throughout the quarter.

PK XD: Fun, friends & games saw a notable rise in weekly revenue, reaching $878 by late August. Downloads showed significant spikes, with a peak of 3.4K in early August. Active users fluctuated, peaking at 35.3K in early September before dropping to 23.8K by the end of the quarter.

For IMVU: Social Chat & Avatar app, weekly revenue was relatively stable, with a peak of $441 in early September. Downloads were minimal, with a slight rise to 111 in early August. Active users remained low, averaging around 200 throughout the quarter.

ZEPETO: Avatar, Connect & Live showed varied performance, with revenue peaking at $482 at the end of July. Downloads surged to 2.7K in mid-August before declining. Active users increased significantly, reaching a peak of 9K in late August, then stabilizing around 5.6K by the end of September.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a snapshot of the sandbox gaming landscape in the UAE. For more detailed analytics, Sensor Tower offers extensive data and trends.