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Top Virtual Pet Apps on iOS in New Zealand: Q4 2025

Discover the performance trends of the top virtual pet apps on iOS in New Zealand during Q4 2025, including insights into downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top Virtual Pet Apps on iOS in New Zealand: Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the virtual pet app market on iOS in New Zealand saw varied performance across different metrics. Here's a look at the top five apps in this category, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Pokémon Sleep, developed by The Pokemon Company, showed a notable increase in weekly revenue towards the end of the quarter, peaking at $535 in the week of December 22. The app's downloads remained relatively low but saw a slight uptick to 16 in the same week. Active users fluctuated throughout the quarter, ending at approximately 1.3K.

My Cat – Virtual Pet Games from APPSYOULOVE LTD experienced a steady increase in weekly downloads, reaching a high of 342 by the end of December. The app's revenue saw a significant spike to $347 in early December, with active users climbing consistently, concluding the quarter at 447.

Dino Fun - Games for kids by Avocado Mobile Inc maintained a stable performance with revenue peaking at $213 in late October. Downloads showed a gradual increase, culminating in 115 by the last week of December. Weekly active users remained fairly consistent, ending at 642.

My Dragon - Virtual Pet Game also from APPSYOULOVE LTD, saw a significant revenue spike in early November, reaching $438. The app's downloads increased towards the end of the quarter, with 46 in the final week. Active users showed a slight upward trend, finishing at 213.

Finally, My Talking Angela 2 by Outfit7 Limited experienced consistent growth in downloads, peaking at 200 in mid-December. Revenue saw a steady rise, reaching $157 in early December. Active users increased significantly, ending the quarter at 1.6K.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the virtual pet app market, as captured by Sensor Tower's comprehensive data analysis. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026