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Top 5 City Building Games on iOS in the US: Q3 2025 Performance

Explore the performance trends of the top city building games on iOS in the US during Q3 2025, highlighting downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 City Building Games on iOS in the US: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, several city-building games on the iOS platform in the United States showed intriguing performance trends. Here's a detailed look at the top five games based on data from Sensor Tower.

Triple Match City from Ferah Games demonstrated a strong presence with weekly revenue peaking at around $765K by the end of September. Downloads saw a significant rise mid-quarter, reaching approximately 36K in early September. Active users also increased steadily, peaking at nearly 82K in the first week of September.

Puzzles & Chaos: Frozen Castle had a varied quarter with revenue climbing to $220K in mid-August. Downloads, however, showed a downward trend, starting at about 12K and dropping to 8.7K by the end of September. Active users fluctuated but ended on a positive note, reaching close to 30K.

SimCity BuildIt by Electronic Arts maintained a stable performance with revenue peaking at $190K in mid-September. Weekly downloads started strong at 13.7K but gradually decreased to around 10K. Despite a decline in active users from 214K to 145K, the game retained a solid base.

Isekai: Slow Life from Mars Era Limited saw its revenue hit a high of $206K in early August. Downloads were lower, starting at 4K and stabilizing around 3.7K by the quarter’s end. Active users experienced a slight decrease, ending at about 46K.

Finally, Merge County by Microfun Limited had a steady revenue stream, peaking at $119K in early July. Downloads were modest, with a notable peak at 15.8K early in the quarter, while active users saw a decline from 44K to 22K.

These insights, provided by Sensor Tower, offer a snapshot of current trends in the city-building genre on iOS in the US. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower’s platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025