AI Insights · Timothy · December 2024
Top 5 Free-to-Play Games in New Zealand: Q4 2024 Insights
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 free-to-play games on a unified platform in New Zealand during Q4 2024, focusing on downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, the gaming landscape in New Zealand witnessed intriguing performance trends among the top 5 free-to-play games on a unified platform, combining data from both iOS and Android, as reported by Sensor Tower.
Block Blast! from Hungry Studio saw its weekly downloads peak at 23.1K in the week of December 23, following a gradual increase from 13.9K in early November. Revenue reached a high of $68 in late November, while active users consistently grew, culminating at approximately 215.8K by the end of December.
Pokémon TCG Pocket by The Pokemon Company experienced a decline in weekly downloads, dropping from 20.5K at the end of October to around 3.9K by late December. Despite this, there was a notable revenue spike to $81.6K in mid-December. Active users fluctuated, peaking at 105.8K in late November before settling at 91K by year’s end.
Perfect Tidy from ABI GLOBAL LTD. maintained a steady presence with weekly downloads hovering around 5.6K to 9.2K. Revenue remained stable, averaging around $300 per week, while active users showed a notable increase, reaching 17.1K by December 23.
Roblox by Roblox Corporation demonstrated robust performance with weekly revenue climbing to $160.5K just before Christmas. Downloads steadily increased towards the end of the quarter, peaking at 9.7K in late December. Active users, after a mid-quarter dip, rebounded to 210.3K by December 23.
Finally, Mini Games: Calm & Chill by CTC Technology Limited showed promising growth in active users, starting at 7.6K in late November and rising to 13.6K by mid-December. While weekly downloads remained relatively consistent, revenue saw minor fluctuations, peaking at $72 in early November.
These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the gaming market in New Zealand, with each app displaying unique trends across downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.