Top 5 Sandbox-like Games on iOS in Australia Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the sandbox-like game category on iOS in Australia showed varied performance among the top five apps, according to Sensor Tower data.

Roblox from Roblox Corporation maintained a strong presence with weekly revenue consistently hovering around $550K, peaking at nearly $590K in mid-September. The app's weekly downloads fluctuated, with a notable increase in September, reaching approximately 33.8K. However, the weekly active users saw a gradual decline from over 1M at the start of July to about 871K by the end of September.

Melon: Sandbox by Payge Ltd displayed a modest revenue trend, starting at $1.1K in early July and climbing to about $2K by the end of September. Downloads initially decreased but experienced a recovery in September, peaking at 3.7K. The app's weekly active users saw a steady increase, rising from 61.9K to 60.6K by quarter's end.

One State RP: Grand city crime from ChillGaming showed an impressive revenue increase, starting from zero in mid-July and reaching approximately $5.8K in late September. Downloads peaked at 6.7K in late July but then dropped significantly, ending the quarter at 527. Active users followed a similar trend, starting low and peaking at 3.2K before falling to 1.9K.

Block Craft 3D: Building Games by Wildlife Studios maintained a steady revenue stream, averaging around $400 per week. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight increase towards the end of September, reaching nearly 1.9K. Active users fluctuated slightly but ended the quarter at approximately 5.9K.

Toca Boca Days from Toca Boca AB had a more subdued performance in terms of revenue, peaking at $110. Downloads decreased over the quarter, from 4.7K in early July to 722 by the end of September.

These insights provide a glimpse into the dynamics of the sandbox gaming market in Australia on iOS, with more detailed data available from Sensor Tower.