Top Virtual Pet Apps on iOS in New Zealand Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the virtual pet app market on iOS in New Zealand exhibited intriguing trends. Here we delve into the performance of the top five apps in this category, with data insights provided by Sensor Tower.

Pengu – Raise Virtual AI Pets from SLAY GmbH showed varied performance throughout the quarter. The app's weekly revenue peaked at around $0.39K in mid-October, while weekly downloads saw an early spike of about 2.3K, tapering off towards the end of the quarter. Active users fluctuated, reaching a high of 3.5K in late December.

My Talking Tom by Outfit7 Limited maintained a consistent presence. Weekly downloads remained steady, with a slight increase reaching 447 in the final week. Revenue showed modest growth, peaking at $36, while active users saw a resurgence, ending the year at 5.4K.

The sequel, My Talking Tom 2, also from Outfit7 Limited, displayed a similar pattern. Downloads increased towards the end of the quarter, peaking at 418. Revenue fluctuated, reaching $42 in early November. Active users steadily climbed, finishing the quarter at 9.2K.

Applaydu Play & Discover, published by FERRERO TRADING LUX S.A., focused on maintaining engagement with users. While revenue was not a factor, downloads saw a gradual increase, ending with 257 in the last week. Active users remained stable, closing the quarter at around 1.4K.

Finally, My Talking Angela 2 from Outfit7 Limited showed a notable increase in user engagement. Weekly downloads reached 379 in late December, and revenue peaked at $131. Active users grew consistently, finishing at 2.2K.

These insights underscore the dynamic nature of the virtual pet app market in New Zealand, with varying trends across different metrics. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.