AI Insights · Timothy · December 2025
Top 5 Idler Games on iOS in New Zealand Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 idler games on iOS in New Zealand during Q4 2025, highlighting downloads, revenue, and active user metrics.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top idler games on iOS in New Zealand showcased varied performance trends, according to Sensor Tower data.
Gold and Goblins - Idle Games saw a fluctuation in weekly revenue, peaking at around $851 in late October. The app's downloads showed a modest increase towards the end of the year, reaching 68. Meanwhile, weekly active users hovered around the 300-400 mark, closing the year at 337.
Idle Zombie Miner: Gold Tycoon experienced a notable surge in downloads, especially in late December with 266 downloads. Revenue reached a high of approximately $727 in late October, while the app maintained a consistent increase in active users, ending the quarter with 574.
The Tower - Idle Tower Defense had a peak in revenue in late October at $774. Despite a decline in downloads, which fell to 3 in early December, active users saw a slight recovery towards the end of the year, reaching 106.
For Idle Lumber Empire - Wood Game, revenue showed a steady rise, culminating at $703 in the final week of December. Downloads consistently increased, peaking at 323, and active users followed a similar upward trend, ending the quarter at 856.
Little Farm Story: Idle Tycoon demonstrated strong performance with active users climbing to 1.87K by the end of December. Revenue trends were stable, with a notable peak of $624 in October, and downloads showed a resurgence towards the end of the quarter, reaching 355.
These insights reflect notable trends and shifts in user engagement and monetization strategies, underscoring the dynamic nature of the idler game market in New Zealand. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.