Google Play. For an overview of the latest stats and insights, visit the pages below!New Zealand Mobile Game Statistics 2025
Last update: 16 Feb 2025 CET
New Zealand Mobile Game Market Statistics 2025 for Android
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New Zealand’s mobile gaming market is dynamic and diverse, reflecting the country’s innovative spirit and scenic beauty. Kiwi game developers are known for creating visually stunning and engaging games, drawing inspiration from the country’s unique landscape and culture. The top Kiwi mobile games are Into the Dead, Tien Len - Southern Poker, and Bloons TD Battles.
In this article, we provide a number of detailed mobile games statistics and insights from the Kiwi Android game market. We cover a number of topics, including how many Kiwi game publishers are active on Google Play, how many mobile games they have released, and how Kiwi mobile games have performed compared to the global average. The data is aggregated based on address, meaning only app publishers with valid Kiwi addresses listed on Google Play have been considered.
App Market Overview: Kiwi Mobile Games on Google Play
Discover how prevalent Kiwi mobile Games and Game publishers are on Google Play. For an overview of the latest stats and insights, visit the pages below!
Google Play. For an overview of the latest stats and insights, visit the pages below!- How Many Mobile Game Developers Are From New Zealand? There are 97 Kiwi mobile Game developers active on Google Play. Learn more!
- How Many Mobile Games Have Been Built by Kiwi Developers? Out of the 245,718 apps available on Google Play, 273 were built by Kiwi developers. Learn more!
- How Many Downloads Do Kiwi Mobile Games Have on Average? Kiwi mobile Games average 1.65m downloads. Learn more!
App Ratings: Kiwi Mobile Games
Kiwi mobile Games average 2.70 
out of 5 stars.
Learn moreHow Do Kiwi Mobile Game Developers Monetize their Games?
Kiwi mobile Game publishers 
monetize their apps in the following ways:
- 9% of Games must be purchased.
- 65% leverage mobile advertising.
- 43% have in-app purchases.
Globally, however, mobile Game publishers monetize their apps like so:
- 4% of Games must be purchased.
- 74% leverage mobile advertising.
- 35% have in-app purchases.
How Many Kiwi Mobile Games Are Available on Both iOS and Android?
45% of Kiwi mobile Game publishers have released Games on both Google Play and the 
Apple App Store.
Learn moreGoogle Play and the Apple App Store.The Most Popular SDKs and Android Game Permissions
Explore the most common SDKs and permissions used by Kiwi Android Games. Uncover the top trending tools and access requirements within the industry.
- What Are the Most Common Mobile SDKs Integrated in Kiwi Games? Currently, Android Support Library V4 ranks first, followed by Google Play Services and Google Firebase. See the full rankings here!
- What Are the Most Common App Permissions Used by Kiwi Mobile Games? Internet Access is the most requested permission, followed by Network Information Access and Phone Sleep Mode Preventation. See the full rankings here!
Top Kiwi Mobile Game Developers Based on Downloads
Discover the 
top 10 Kiwi mobile Game publishers, based on total global downloads.
Learn more top 10 Kiwi mobile Game publishers, based on total global downloads.Most Popular Mobile Games: New Zealand
We’ve ranked the top Kiwi mobile Games from the most popular Google Play categories, including Arcade, Casual, Racing, Action, Simulation, and Strategy. We also looked at the most popular and top grossing Kiwi mobile Games overall.
top Kiwi mobile Games from the most popular Google Play categories, including Arcade, Casual, Racing, Action, Simulation, and Strategy. We also looked at the most popular and top grossing Kiwi mobile Games overall.- Most Popular Mobile Games in the New Zealand: Block Blast!, Realms of Pixel, and Dunk City Dynasty. See the full list!
- Top Grossing Mobile Games in the New Zealand: Last War:Survival Game, Lightning Link Casino Slots, and Roblox. See the full list!
- Most Popular Arcade Games in the New Zealand: Minecraft: Play with Friends, Pocket Champs: 3D Racing Games, and Tower War - Tactical Conquest. See the full list!
- Most Popular Casual Games in the New Zealand: Candy Crush Saga, Gardenscapes, and Coin Master. See the full list!
- Most Popular Racing Games in the New Zealand: Burnout Masters, Top Drives - Car Race Battles, and CSR 2 Realistic Drag Racing. See the full list!
- Most Popular Action Games in the New Zealand: Call of Duty: Mobile Season 1, PUBG MOBILE, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. See the full list!
- Most Popular Simulation Games in the New Zealand: Love and Deepspace, Klondike Adventures: Farm Game, and Design Home™: House Makeover. See the full list!
- Most Popular Strategy Games in the New Zealand: Last War:Survival Game, Whiteout Survival, and Clash of Clans. See the full list!
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