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In the first quarter of 2021, the geolocation gaming space in the United Kingdom saw varying levels of engagement and downloads on the Android platform. Sensor Tower's comprehensive data provides us with a snapshot of how the top five geolocation games performed during this period.
Pokémon GO from Niantic, Inc. continued to lead the pack with consistent revenue generation each week, peaking at 200 thousand in mid-January. Downloads remained steady, with the game attracting around 10 thousand new users weekly. Its weekly active users fluctuated, reaching over 1 million in late March.
Tamadog - Puppy Pet Dog Games, despite a slow start in revenue, saw a gradual increase, ending March with 1 thousand. Downloads spiked at 15 thousand in mid-February before experiencing a decline. Weekly active users mirrored this trend, peaking at 13 thousand in the same period.
Jurassic World Alive by Jam City, Inc. showed consistent revenue throughout the quarter, averaging around 15 thousand weekly. Downloads saw a high of 5 thousand in mid-January, with weekly active users reaching 18 thousand in the same month.
Mojang's Minecraft Earth had negligible revenue figures, with the game ceasing operations in June 2021. Downloads ranged between 2 and 3 thousand each week, with active users hovering around 4 thousand.
Lastly, Five Nights at Freddy's AR from Illumix Inc. experienced a decrease in revenue over the quarter, ending with under 1 thousand. Downloads remained above 2 thousand each week, peaking at 3 thousand in early March. Weekly active users saw a notable increase to 11 thousand in the same month.
For more in-depth insights and data on app performance, Sensor Tower's platform provides a detailed analysis of market trends and user behavior.