Top 5 Virtual Pet Apps on iOS in New Zealand: Q3 2024 Performance Review

During the third quarter of 2024, the virtual pet app category on iOS in New Zealand showcased a diverse range of performance trends. According to data from Sensor Tower, here's an overview of the top five apps in this category.

My Talking Tom from Outfit7 Limited exhibited a consistent increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $24 in mid-September. Weekly downloads varied, with a notable rise to 513 in the week of September 16. The app maintained a robust user base, with weekly active users reaching a high of 5.5K in mid-September.

Pengu – Raise Virtual AI Pets by SLAY GmbH showed a strong upward trajectory in weekly revenue, starting at $1 and surging to $406 by the end of September. Downloads also saw significant growth, with a remarkable increase to 2.4K in the last week of September. Active users followed a similar pattern, climbing to 3.3K.

My Talking Tom 2, another offering from Outfit7 Limited, maintained steady weekly revenue, peaking at $30 at the end of the quarter. Downloads were relatively stable, with a slight increase to 334 in the final week of September. Active users remained consistently high, hovering around 8K throughout the quarter.

Applaydu Play & Discover from FERRERO TRADING LUX S.A. did not generate revenue during this period but showed stable download numbers, with a slight peak at 317 in mid-July. Active users were relatively steady, with numbers around 991 at the quarter's start, dipping slightly but recovering to 938 by the end.

My Cat – Virtual Pet Games by Akita Limited Liability Company achieved notable weekly revenue, reaching $534 in mid-July. The app's downloads varied, peaking at 340 in the last week of September. Active users increased over the quarter, ending with 486 users at the close of September.

These insights into the performance of virtual pet apps highlight the dynamic nature of this category on iOS in New Zealand. For more detailed data and analysis, visit Sensor Tower.