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Top 5 Hypercasual Games on iOS in New Zealand, Q4 2025

Explore the performance of the top 5 hypercasual games on iOS in New Zealand during Q4 2025, with insights into their downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Hypercasual Games on iOS in New Zealand, Q4 2025

In Q4 2025, the iOS platform in New Zealand saw notable trends in the hypercasual games category. Data from Sensor Tower provides insights into the performance of the top five games.

Block Blast! by Hungry Studio showed a steady increase in weekly downloads, starting at around 6.2K in early October and peaking at nearly 9.9K by the end of December. The game also maintained a strong base of weekly active users, growing from 130K to over 154K throughout the quarter.

Solitaire Associations Journey from Hitapps Games LTD experienced a significant rise in revenue, beginning modestly and reaching approximately $1.2K by the end of December. Downloads showed an initial spike, peaking at 8.7K in mid-November, while active users increased sharply from 4.5K to nearly 16K by mid-November before a gradual decline to around 11K.

Jigsolitaire by GAMINCAT, INC. had a notable peak in downloads at 9K in late October, followed by a downward trend. Active users followed a similar pattern, peaking at 6.2K in early November before declining to 3.1K by the end of December.

Magic Sort! from Grand Games A.Ş. maintained a consistent revenue stream, increasing from around $1.6K to $3.2K by the end of the quarter. The game saw a dip in downloads mid-quarter but recovered to reach over 2.4K by late December. Active users showed a steady increase, ending the quarter with over 10K.

Vita Mahjong by Vita Studio had a stable revenue trajectory, ranging from $40 to $99. Downloads remained consistent with minor fluctuations, peaking at over 2K in the final week of December. Active users grew from 11K to nearly 14K by the quarter's end.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the hypercasual gaming market in New Zealand, with varying patterns in downloads, revenue, and user engagement. For a deeper dive into these insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026