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Top 5 Gacha Games on iOS in UAE: Q1 2025 Performance

Explore the performance trends of the top gacha games on iOS in the UAE during Q1 2025, highlighting downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Gacha Games on iOS in UAE: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the gacha gaming market in the United Arab Emirates showcased dynamic trends on the iOS platform. Here's a closer look at the performance of the top five gacha games, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Last War:Survival saw fluctuating revenue throughout the quarter, starting at $485K and dropping to $343K by the end of March. Downloads peaked at 11.3K in the final week. Active users initially declined from 32.5K but experienced a slight rebound to 22.7K by quarter's end.

Whiteout Survival experienced a varied revenue pattern, with a notable peak of $381K in late January. Downloads reached a high of 8K in March, while active users decreased from 34.8K to 25.1K over the quarter.

8 Ball Pool™ maintained a steady revenue increase, reaching $11.6K in late March. Downloads consistently grew, peaking at 4.3K. The game’s active user base declined initially but recovered to 59.9K by the end of March.

Zombie.io: Potato Shooting showed minimal revenue, with a peak of $342 in early March. Downloads were highest at the start of the quarter with 17.4K, sharply declining thereafter. Active users followed a similar trend, starting at 17.7K and ending at 1.4K.

EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile Soccer demonstrated a stable revenue stream, peaking at $23.7K in the last week of March. Downloads remained relatively stable, around 2.9K in early March. The active user count was robust, growing from 99.6K to 113.4K over the quarter.

These insights highlight the diverse trends in user engagement and monetization strategies among the leading gacha games in the UAE. For more in-depth analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2025