Top 5 Paid Games on iOS in New Zealand: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the top 5 paid games on iOS in New Zealand showcased diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Below, we delve into the performance of each game, with data sourced from Sensor Tower.

Geometry Dash Lite maintained a consistent download pattern, starting the quarter with approximately 996 downloads and experiencing a gradual decline, hitting a low of 508 before climbing back to 632 by the end of March. Active users began at 6.1K, dipped to 3.9K, and then rebounded to 5.4K.

Minecraft: Dream it, Build it! saw a steady increase in revenue, starting at $5.3K and peaking at $8.3K by the end of the quarter. Downloads fluctuated slightly, beginning at 300 and ending at 372. Active users showed an upward trend from 5.7K to 5.9K.

Solitaire experienced modest revenue growth, peaking at $158 mid-January. Downloads decreased from 478 to 239, while active users declined from 31.3K to 26.9K over the quarter.

Stardew Valley showed a steady revenue stream, starting at $477 and maintaining around $306 by quarter's end. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a minor fluctuation around the 100 mark. Active users hovered around 350 to 380 throughout the period.

Balatro experienced a notable decline in both downloads and active users. Revenue began at $1.8K, dropping to $426 by March's end. Downloads decreased from 177 to 30, and active users fell from 800 to 309.

For more comprehensive insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.