Top 5 Paid iOS Games in New Zealand: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top 5 paid games on the iOS platform in New Zealand showcased intriguing trends in weekly revenue, downloads, and active users. Here's a closer look at the performance of each game, with data provided by Sensor Tower.

Minecraft: Dream it, Build it! from Mojang experienced a notable rise in weekly revenue, peaking at around $8.4K in the final week of December. Downloads fluctuated slightly, with a peak of 413 in early October, while weekly active users increased from 4.7K to 5.3K over the quarter.

Ninja Kiwi's Bloons TD 6 saw a significant revenue spike, reaching $821 in the week of December 22. Downloads varied throughout the quarter, with a high of 74 in mid-November, and active users maintained a steady presence, ending the quarter at 453.

Geometry Dash by RobTop Games AB showed consistent growth in weekly revenue, culminating in a high of $910 at the end of December. Downloads were stable, peaking at 276 in late November, while active users grew steadily, reaching 1.8K by quarter's end.

Heads Up! from Warner Bros. experienced a substantial increase in revenue, particularly in December, with a peak of $1.3K in the week of December 22. After a surge in downloads to 536 in mid-November, the numbers tapered off, while active users saw a moderate rise, ending at 97.

Finally, Stardew Valley by ConcernedApe maintained steady revenue, closing the quarter at $389. Downloads fluctuated slightly, with a high of 166 in late September, and active users gradually decreased, settling at 362.

These insights illustrate the dynamic nature of the mobile gaming market in New Zealand, with each app showing unique patterns of user engagement and revenue generation. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.