mediumAppfigures Blog·April 11, 2026

Games Unwrapped More Downloads, Fewer Dollars in December – The Top Mobile Games in the World

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The highest-earning titles made $32M less than in November, but first-time downloads were up 16M during the gift-giving season. Read what other factors impacted the games category in the final month of 2025.

Key Insights

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Holiday season drives download volume but not proportional revenue due to lower ARPU and gift redemptions

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Mobile games category experiences revenue volatility independent of download trends

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