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AI Insights · Timothy · January 2021
Q4 2020 Performance of Top Train Games on iOS in the US
An overview of the top train-themed gaming apps on the iOS platform in the United States during the fourth quarter of 2020, highlighting download and user engagement trends. Detailed insights are provided by Sensor Tower.
As the year 2020 drew to a close, train simulation enthusiasts in the United States engaged with various iOS train games, showcasing fluctuating trends in downloads and user activity. Here's a glimpse into how the top train games performed in Q4 as reported by Sensor Tower.
Train Station 2: Steam Empire, published by Pixel Federation Games, saw a significant increase in weekly downloads, jumping from 4.5K in late September to nearly 9K by the end of December. The game also experienced a rise in weekly active users, with figures growing from 33K to over 50K in the same period. Revenue peaked in the last week of November at around $49K.
Budge Studios' Thomas & Friends Minis witnessed a notable spike in downloads towards the end of November, hitting 5.6K, and active users reached approximately 12K during the same time. Revenue showed an upward trend with a peak at $9K in late November.
Ticket to Ride - Train Game, from TWIN SAILS INTERACTIVE, saw a dramatic increase in revenue towards the year's end, reaching over $14K. Downloads also surged in December, with the game being downloaded over 2.5K times in the last week of the year. Active users mirrored this trend, climbing to over 13K in the same period.
Another title from Budge Studios, Thomas & Friends: Magic Tracks, exhibited a stable downloads trend, with numbers slightly increasing from 2.1K to 2.7K. Weekly active users remained steady, with a minor increase observed towards the year's end. The game's revenue also saw a rise, ending at approximately $5.3K in the last week of December.
Lastly, Thomas & Friends: Go Go Thomas maintained consistent download numbers, hovering around 3K weekly, with a slight increase in the week leading up to Christmas. Active users showed an increase in December, reaching over 9K. Revenue for the game followed an upward trajectory, peaking at $4.8K in the third week of December.
For more in-depth insights and data on these and other mobile applications, Sensor Tower's platform remains a valuable resource for industry trends and performance metrics.
