AI Insights · Timothy · October 2024
Top 5 Sandbox Games on iOS in UAE Q3 2024
Discover the latest trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users for the top sandbox games on iOS in the UAE during the third quarter of 2024.
In the third quarter of 2024, the sandbox gaming category on iOS in the United Arab Emirates showcased a variety of trends across the top five applications, according to data from Sensor Tower.
Roblox experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, beginning the quarter at around $205K, dipping mid-quarter, and ending at approximately $178K. The app's weekly downloads started strong, peaking at over 12K, but gradually decreased to about 8K by the end of September. Meanwhile, weekly active users saw a slight decline from about 165K to 155K over the same period.
Block Craft 3D: Building Games had a modest revenue performance, peaking at $468 in mid-September. Weekly downloads showed some variability, reaching nearly 2K in early August, while active users remained relatively stable, starting at around 9.3K and ending the quarter slightly lower at 8.7K.
Build World Adventure showed minimal revenue, with a peak of $66 in late July. However, the app's downloads were on an upward trajectory, reaching over 1.6K at the beginning of September, while active users consistently increased from 4.4K to over 8K by the quarter's end.
Rec Room: Play with Friends saw a gradual decline in weekly revenue, beginning the quarter at $863 and dropping to $323 by the end of September. Downloads followed a similar pattern, starting at around 1.5K and decreasing to 359. Active users faced a downward trend, from over 3.1K to just under 2K.
Melon: Sandbox maintained a steady revenue stream, with a peak of $365 in early August. Downloads were relatively stable, averaging around 800 to 900 per week. The app's active users showed a consistent increase, from approximately 20K to over 21K by the end of the quarter.
These insights reveal the dynamic nature of the sandbox gaming market in the UAE, offering valuable perspectives for developers and marketers. For more detailed analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower.