AI Insights · Timothy · April 2025
Top 5 Free-to-Play iOS Games in UAE: Q1 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top free-to-play iOS games in the UAE during Q1 2025, including downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the first quarter of 2025, several free-to-play games on the iOS platform experienced varying trends in the United Arab Emirates. This analysis, based on data from Sensor Tower, highlights the performance of the top five games.
Block Blast! from Hungry Studio saw a consistent number of weekly downloads, peaking at about 19.6K in early January, before tapering to around 14.2K by the end of March. Its weekly active users increased from 136.5K to 156.7K over the quarter, with a modest revenue peak of $17 in mid-March.
Last War:Survival by FUNFLY PTE. LTD. maintained a strong revenue presence, starting at $485.7K and stabilizing around $342.5K by the end of the quarter. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 11.3K in the last week of March. Active users declined initially but rebounded to 22.7K.
Subway Surfers, a long-time favorite from Sybo Games ApS, displayed a steady increase in downloads, culminating in 10.6K by the end of March. Revenue showed slight fluctuations, with a notable peak of $1.2K at the start of the quarter. Active users grew from 132.8K to 150.9K.
Whiteout Survival from Century Games Pte. Ltd. experienced varying revenue, peaking at $411.9K at the start and maintaining a relatively high level. Downloads remained stable, with a slight increase towards the end of March. The active user base showed resilience, ending the quarter with 25.1K.
Finally, Roblox by Roblox Corporation saw a significant decline in revenue from $222.7K to under $4K. However, downloads increased steadily, reaching 9.8K by March's end. Active users rose from 311.8K to 371K, indicating robust engagement.
For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.