Top 5 Card Battler Apps on iOS in New Zealand Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the card battler genre on iOS in New Zealand showcased varied performance among the top five applications. Data from Sensor Tower provides insights into weekly downloads, revenue, and active user trends.

Pokémon TCG Pocket experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at around $14.8K at the start of the quarter but generally declined to about $5.2K by the end. Downloads started strong at 1.3K and saw a dip to around 709 weekly. Active users ranged from 17.8K initially, decreasing to approximately 11.6K towards the quarter's end.

Pokémon TCG Live had a steady download rate, with a slight increase from 141 to 192 weekly downloads. Active users maintained a consistent presence, starting at 1.1K and rising to nearly 1.2K by the end of December.

Magic: The Gathering Arena showed an interesting revenue pattern, with a notable spike to $1.4K in late November before settling at around $390 by the end of December. Download numbers increased gradually, peaking at 105 by the end of the quarter, and active users showed a steady rise from 445 to over 500.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel had a modest revenue trend, with a high of $977 in late November, descending to $172 by the end of December. Downloads fluctuated slightly, mostly staying under 60 weekly, while active users remained stable, hovering around 750.

Finally, Hearthstone exhibited a varied revenue pattern, with a peak of $1.3K in early December. Downloads were relatively low, with a high of 64 in late November, and active users remained consistent, averaging around 500.

For more detailed insights and further analysis, visit Sensor Tower’s platform.