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Top Science Games in New Zealand: iOS Q4 2025 Performance

Explore the performance trends of top science games on iOS in New Zealand during Q4 2025, including downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top Science Games in New Zealand: iOS Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the iOS platform in New Zealand saw notable performance trends among science games. Here's a closer look at the top five apps based on data from Sensor Tower.

Plague Inc., developed by Ndemic Creations, experienced a surge in weekly revenue, culminating at approximately $266 in the last week of December. Weekly downloads fluctuated, peaking at 84 in mid-November, while active users increased from 73 to a high of 127 by December 22.

Cell to Singularity: Evolution from Computer Lunch showed a consistent increase in weekly revenue, reaching $159 by the end of December. Downloads initially lagged but rose significantly to 40 in the final week. Active users also saw a recovery, climbing from 56 to 108 by the end of the quarter.

Jetpack Joyride, by Halfbrick Studios, maintained moderate weekly revenue with a notable peak at $59 in late December. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a high of 172 in the week leading to Christmas. Active users saw a steady rise, reaching 493 by the quarter's end.

Upload Labs from EnigmaDev Studios, despite a late start in October, achieved a peak weekly revenue of $78 in early November. Downloads were minimal but showed a slight uptick mid-December.

Lastly, ESP Trainer had sporadic revenue, peaking at $119 in late October. However, download and active user data were unavailable.

For more insights and detailed metrics, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026