AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top Sandbox Games on iOS in UAE, Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top sandbox games on iOS in the UAE during Q4 2025, highlighting downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the sandbox gaming category on iOS in the United Arab Emirates showcased varied performance across five popular apps. Here's a closer look at their trends:
Minecraft: Dream it, Build it! from Mojang saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $6.5K in late December. Downloads fluctuated slightly, with a high of around 414 in mid-December. The active user base also showed growth, ending the quarter at about 5K.
Growtopia by Ubisoft experienced a significant spike in revenue, reaching $7.2K in late November. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, peaking at 154. Active users consistently grew, ending at 242.
Roblox from Roblox Corporation maintained strong weekly downloads, peaking at 8.8K in early December. Revenue hovered around $2.4K at the start of the quarter, with some fluctuations. Active user numbers were robust, averaging around 360K.
Melon: Sandbox by Payge Ltd showed a gradual increase in downloads, hitting a peak of 1.4K in early December. Revenue also saw a rise, reaching $979 in the same period, while active users increased to over 33K by quarter's end.
Finally, Rec Room: Play with Friends from Rec Room Inc saw a steady rise in downloads, which peaked at 552 in late December. Revenue varied, reaching $760 in late October, and active users grew to approximately 1.7K.
These insights are based on Sensor Tower data, offering a detailed look at the performance of top sandbox games in the UAE. For more in-depth analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
