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In the third quarter of 2025, the top idle games on iOS in the United States showed varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at how these games fared:
Gold and Goblins - Idle Games from AppQuantum Publishing Ltd saw its weekly revenue peak at approximately $239K in late August. Weekly downloads started at 21K and gradually declined to 7.5K by the end of September. Active user numbers also declined from 73K to 42K over the quarter.
Idle Zombie Miner: Gold Tycoon by Royal Ark experienced a rise in weekly revenue, reaching a high of $197K in early September. Downloads peaked at 42K in mid-August, while active users increased from 45K to 77K by late August before settling at around 59K.
The Tower - Idle Tower Defense from Tech Tree Games LLC displayed fluctuations in revenue, with a notable peak of $162K in mid-September. Downloads remained relatively stable, averaging around 9K to 12K weekly, while active users decreased from 89K to 63K.
Idle Lumber Empire - Wood Game by AppQuantum Publishing Ltd maintained a consistent revenue stream, peaking at $110K in late July. Downloads were highest in early August at 43K, with active users reaching nearly 159K at the end of August before declining to 81K.
Little Farm Story: Idle Tycoon from SayGames LTD showed a steady increase in revenue, peaking at $108K in mid-September. Downloads varied, with a significant spike to 32K at the end of September, while active users increased to 94K by the quarter's end.
These insights are based on data from Sensor Tower, where more detailed analyses are available for those interested in exploring further trends and metrics.