Top 5 Paid Games on iOS in New Zealand: Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the top 5 paid games on the iOS platform in New Zealand showcased varied performance trends. Here's a closer look at how each game fared during this period, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Minecraft: Dream it, Build it! from Mojang demonstrated a notable fluctuation in weekly revenue, reaching a peak of approximately $16K in mid-April before gradually declining to around $8K by the end of June. Downloads were relatively stable, averaging around 400 per week, while weekly active users saw a decrease from 5.9K to about 5.3K.

Balatro by Playstack Ltd experienced a peak in weekly revenue of about $800 in early May, followed by a decrease to around $370 towards the end of June. The game saw a steady increase in downloads, reaching a high of 107 in mid-May, and maintained a consistent number of active users, averaging around 800.

Bloons TD 6 from Ninja Kiwi showed varied revenue trends, with a notable spike to $752 in mid-June. Weekly downloads fluctuated, with a peak of 75 in mid-April. Active users remained fairly stable, hovering around 500 throughout the quarter.

Stardew Valley by ConcernedApe saw a steady revenue stream, peaking at $379 by the end of June. Weekly downloads remained consistent, with a slight peak of 135 in late April. The active user base was stable, averaging around 370.

Farming Simulator 23 Mobile from GIANTS Software GmbH had modest revenue gains, peaking at $284 in mid-April. Despite low download numbers, peaking at 25 in early June, the game maintained a small active user base, reaching a high of 21 in early June.

For more detailed insights and data analytics, visit Sensor Tower, where you can explore further into the performance of mobile games across different regions and time periods.