Top 5 Simulator Games on iOS in New Zealand: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the iOS simulator games market in New Zealand showcased varied performance metrics among the top contenders. Here’s a closer look at the trends observed in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users for the leading simulator apps.

BitLife - Life Simulator from Candywriter, LLC, experienced fluctuations in revenue, peaking at around $2.1K in early July and gradually declining to approximately $911 by the end of September. Downloads hovered around the 500 mark initially, with a slight rise mid-quarter, reaching 534 in mid-September. Active users started at 3.2K, with a noticeable increase to 3.7K in early August, before settling back to 3K by the quarter's end.

My Supermarket Simulator 3D® by Game District LLC saw a revenue peak of $583 in mid-August, followed by a decline to $188 by late September. Weekly downloads started strong at over 600, decreasing to the mid-300s towards the end of the quarter. Active users consistently decreased from 2.9K to just over 2K.

Toca Boca Jr by Piknik maintained steady revenue, with a notable increase to $320 in the final week of September. Downloads were modest, ranging from 50 to 130 weekly, while active users remained stable, fluctuating around the 500-700 mark.

Airline Manager - 2025 from Xombat ApS, had a revenue increase, peaking at $333 in early September. Downloads showed a gradual upward trend, reaching 157 by quarter's end. Active users saw growth from 263 to 399.

Finally, Bid Master by SHENZHEN BRAINPOWER TECHNOLOGY CO.LTD, recorded a notable revenue increase in mid-August at $353, before tapering off to $139. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 396 in early September, while active users increased from 495 to 661 over the quarter.

These insights are derived from Sensor Tower data, providing a comprehensive view of the simulator games' market dynamics. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.