AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top 5 Paid iOS Games in New Zealand: Q3 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 paid iOS games in New Zealand for Q3 2025, highlighting downloads, revenue, and active users.
In Q3 2025, the top paid iOS games in New Zealand showcased varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at each game's metrics.
Minecraft: Dream it, Build it!
Published by Mojang, this game experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, starting at approximately $8K and closing the quarter at $5.6K. Downloads remained relatively stable, peaking at 413 in the final week. Active users showed a decline from 5.2K to 4.3K, with a notable increase towards the end of September.
Bloons TD 6
Produced by Ninja Kiwi, this title saw a steady weekly revenue around $300-$400, with a slight peak at $577 in early July. Download numbers were modest, with a high of 53 in August. Active users hovered around 500 throughout the quarter.
Stardew Valley
From ConcernedApe, the game maintained a consistent revenue stream, starting at $379 and ending at $366. Downloads were on an upward trajectory, culminating in 166 by the quarter's end. Active users increased steadily, reaching 473.
Balatro
Published by Playstack Ltd, Balatro's revenue saw a decrease from $443 to $293 over the quarter. Downloads fluctuated, with a peak of 41 in late June. Active users gradually declined to 568 by September’s end.
Tetris® Block Party
Despite a spike in revenue to $884 in mid-July, this PlayStudios game generally earned under $200 weekly. Downloads dipped significantly mid-quarter but recovered to 81 by the end.
These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, and further details can be explored there for a comprehensive understanding of the market dynamics.
