AI Insights · Timothy · October 2025
Top 5 Sandbox Games on iOS in New Zealand, Q3 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 sandbox games on iOS in New Zealand during Q3 2025, including downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of sandbox games on the iOS platform in New Zealand showcased varied trends across the top five applications. Here's a detailed analysis based on Sensor Tower data.
Minecraft: Dream it, Build it! by Mojang saw a fluctuating revenue trend, starting at approximately $8K and dropping to around $4.5K mid-quarter, before recovering to $6.1K by the end of September. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, peaking at 413. Active users decreased from 5.2K to a low of 3.1K before rising again to 4.3K.
Roblox, published by Roblox Corporation, experienced a consistent revenue flow, with figures ranging from $1.2K to $1.6K throughout the quarter. Downloads started strong at 5.7K, then fluctuated, ending at 3.8K. Active users showed resilience, maintaining over 130K, and peaking at 147K.
Melon: Sandbox by Payge Ltd reported modest revenue increases, ending the quarter at $270. Downloads varied, with a notable decline mid-quarter, but rebounded to 169. Active users remained steady, hovering around 9.5K.
Ubisoft's Growtopia showed minimal download activity, with single-digit figures throughout the quarter. Revenue remained low, peaking at $459 early on, while active users hovered around 10.
Finally, Terraria from 505 Games (US), Inc. displayed a steady revenue increase, reaching $171 by September's end. Downloads were sporadic but saw a late-quarter increase to 41. Active users mirrored this trend, rising to 38.
For more insights and detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
