Top Apple Arcade Games on iOS in Middle East, Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the Middle East region saw interesting trends in the performance of the top Apple Arcade games on the iOS platform. According to data from Sensor Tower, these games demonstrated varied patterns in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Snake.io - Fun Online Snake by Kooapps showed a decline in weekly downloads, starting at around 29K in early July and dropping to about 19K by the end of September. Its weekly revenue peaked at $550 in the first week of July but gradually decreased to $282 by the end of the quarter. The game maintained a robust base of weekly active users, starting at approximately 276K and ending at 245K.

Temple Run from Imangi Studios experienced a peak in weekly downloads at 17K in the second week of July before settling to around 11K by the end of September. Revenue was fairly stable, with a small peak of $161 mid-July and a dip to $46 in the last week of the quarter. Weekly active users remained relatively steady, fluctuating between 78K and 82K.

Hill Climb Racing by Fingersoft saw an interesting trend in weekly downloads, which spiked to 17K in mid-September before closing at 12K. The weekly revenue increased towards the end of the quarter, reaching $1.9K in late September. Active users similarly rose from 122K in July to around 149K by the end of the quarter.

Sonic Dash: Fun Endless Runner by SEGA had a consistent user base, with weekly active users peaking at 140K in early August before tapering to 121K. The game’s downloads decreased from 10K to 5K over the quarter, while revenue fluctuated, concluding at $537.

Finally, Chess - Play & Learn by Chess.com demonstrated a stable performance in weekly active users, maintaining figures around 140K. The game’s revenue peaked at $14.6K in early September, while downloads showed minor fluctuations, settling at roughly 5.6K by the end of the quarter.

These insights, derived from Sensor Tower data, highlight the dynamic nature of the mobile gaming market in the Middle East, with varied performance across key metrics for each game. For a more comprehensive analysis, further details can be explored on Sensor Tower's platform.