Top 5 Virtual Pet Apps on iOS in the UK: Q3 2024 Performance

In the third quarter of 2024, the virtual pet app category on the iOS platform in the United Kingdom showcased diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. Here's a detailed look at how the top five apps performed during this period, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Pokémon Sleep from The Pokemon Company experienced a significant peak in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $17.5K in early September. The app's weekly downloads also saw a substantial rise towards the end of the quarter, peaking at around 4K. Weekly active users followed an upward trajectory, increasing steadily to about 14.4K by the end of September.

My Cat – Virtual Pet Games by Akita Limited Liability Company maintained a consistent revenue stream, with weekly earnings fluctuating around $3.2K to $3.8K. The app's downloads experienced a notable surge in early August, reaching approximately 3.3K, while active users peaked at 3.9K around the same time, before tapering off towards the end of the quarter.

Pazu Games Ltd's Baby care game & Dress up showed steady weekly revenue, averaging about $2.1K to $2.3K, with a slight dip mid-quarter. Downloads hovered around 800 to 900 per week, while active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 5.8K throughout the quarter.

Pet Doctor Care games for kids, also from Pazu Games Ltd, saw weekly revenue generally ranging between $1.8K to $2.3K. Weekly downloads remained consistent, with numbers around 900 to 1K, while active users fluctuated slightly, maintaining an average of approximately 6.4K.

Lastly, Pengu – Raise Virtual AI Pets by SLAY GmbH started the quarter with high download numbers, peaking at over 9K in early July. However, downloads decreased mid-quarter before rising again to about 7.5K by the end of September. Revenue showed a declining trend, starting at $3.3K and dropping to around $960 by the end of the quarter, while active users decreased from about 54.6K to 29.9K over the same period.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.