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In the third quarter of 2024, the interactive story games sector in Saudi Arabia showcased varying performance trends across the top 5 applications. According to data from Sensor Tower, these apps experienced diverse patterns in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.
ReelShort - Short Movie & TV from NewLeaf Publishing saw a fluctuating performance throughout the quarter. Weekly revenue peaked at approximately $7K in early July and then varied with a slight increase to about $5.8K by the end of September. Downloads were sporadic, reaching around 5.3K in early September before settling at 3.3K. The app maintained a strong user base, with active users peaking at over 30K in early September and ending with a steady 27.7K.
Love and Deepspace by INFOLD PTE. LTD. exhibited significant shifts in its metrics. The app's weekly revenue saw a substantial increase to $7.2K in late September. Downloads initially peaked at 6.4K in mid-July but then declined, stabilizing at 851 by the end of the quarter. Active users remained relatively stable, peaking at around 10.5K in late September.
ملكة الموضة | لعبة قصص و تمثيل from Tamatem Inc. experienced consistent performance with minor fluctuations. Weekly revenue hovered around $1.5K in late July and ended at approximately $1.2K in September. Downloads saw a dip mid-quarter, falling to 2.5K, but rebounded to 5.9K in late September. Active users remained robust, peaking at 67.6K in early August.
Episode - Choose Your Story by Episode Interactive showed a declining trend in both downloads and active users. Weekly downloads started at 4K in early July but fell to 751 by the end of September. Active users followed a similar pattern, decreasing from 10.9K to 4.8K. Revenue peaked at $877 in early July but gradually declined to $494 by the quarter's end.
Lastly, MeChat - Interactive Stories from PlayMe Studio experienced a drop in its metrics. Revenue was modest, peaking at $469 in early July. Downloads were initially consistent but ceased from early August until early September, eventually recovering slightly to 230 by the end of the quarter. Active users saw a decline from 4.4K in early July to 2.6K by the quarter’s close.
For more detailed insights into the performance of these apps and other market trends, visit Sensor Tower.