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Jan 2022
Data Digest Q2 2022
Sensor Tower
inclusion of Subway Surfers propelled it to sixth place in worldwide mobile game downloads, achieving 472 million installs and $194 million in consumer spending, with a May spike
Report75 pages
FY2015 Third Quarter Financial Results
GREE
quarterly report presents FY2015 third‑quarter results for a Japanese mobile gaming and platform company, highlighting a net sales decline of ¥22.0 billion (‑9.1 % YoY) driven by softer
Financial30 pages
Apr 2025
Gravity Co. 20-F — FY2024 (April 2025)
Gravity Co.
fell 31% year‑on‑year, driven by a 35.6% decline in mobile‑game sales—particularly Ragnarok Origin—which now accounts for 42.1% of total revenue, down from
Financial1 pages
Mar 2023
Playstudios Annual Report: Form 10-K 2022
Playstudios
Playstudios, a developer of free-to-play mobile games, utilizes its proprietary playAWARDS loyalty program to differentiate its offerings by allowing players to exchange in-game currency
Financial1 pages
Aug 2025
2025년 2분기 실적발표
Kakao Games
year-over-year decrease and a 5.7% decline from the previous quarter. Mobile gaming revenue saw a slight quarterly recovery of 5.1% driven by the global performance
Financial10 pages
Meet Hamburg at Gamescom 2021
Gamecity Hamburg
from the world premiere of the sci-fi adventure XEL to the mobile casual game Unbuild. Beyond the shared booth, the regional presence included additional Hamburg-based entities
Article1 pages
Deep Silver FISHLABS Win Best German Game Award
Gamecity Hamburg, Hamburg Kreativ Gesellschaft, nextmedia Hamburg, Design Zentrum Hamburg
their title, CHORUS. This recognition highlights the studio's successful strategic transition from mobile game development to the production of high-end console and PC titles. CHORUS
Article1 pages
Jan 2023
How Different Generations Engage with Video Games Today
Newzoo
Gaming has evolved into the primary entertainment medium for younger generations, with 94% of Gen Alpha identifying as game enthusiasts. This shift signifies a transition from gaming
Report42 pages
FY2018 2Q Result Presentation
GREE
Fishing Star” slated for Nintendo Switch and a global release in development. Mobile game performance was bolstered by the launch of “Library Cross Infinite” and ongoing content updates
Report5 pages
Jan 2021
Hyper-Casual Games – Industry Snapshot
GameIntel
Hyper-Casual Sub-Genre Snapshot provides a detailed analysis of the hyper-casual mobile gaming market, focusing on performance benchmarks and sub-genre classification. Utilizing data from
Report10 pages
Jan 2025
Japan’s World of Gaming & Influencer Marketing 2025
Nintendo
characterized by the highest average revenue per user globally at approximately $580. While mobile gaming currently commands 75% of consumer spending, the market is undergoing a structural transition
Report74 pages
Jan 2022
Mobile Games on iOS: Winter Results and Forecasts for Spring 2022
Apptica
This analysis examines the performance and distribution of iOS mobile applications during the winter of 2021–2022 while providing a strategic forecast for the spring 2022 season
Report15 pages
Mar 2024
Serbian Gaming Industry: 2024 Report
SGA
transition from a startup-heavy environment to a more established professional sector. While mobile gaming remains the dominant platform for revenue generation, there is a growing diversification into
Article
Apr 2022
The $250 Billion Video Games Market: Market Sizing and Forecast for 2025
SuperJoost
Software remains the primary revenue driver, expected to reach $186 billion in 2024. Mobile gaming continues to lead this segment, forecasted to hit $115.7 billion by 2025 despite
Article
Jul 2022
Global Mobile Apps in June 2022: Pan Entertainment Apps' Revenue Is Back on Rise
SocialPeta
June 2022 analysis of non‑game mobile applications reveals a continued dominance of entertainment and social platforms in revenue generation, with notable shifts in download patterns and advertising
Article1 pages
Financial Results Presentation: 1Q FY Sep.2026
COLOPL
such as the “360maps” navigation system. Strategic objectives target inclusion in the global mobile‑game top 20, with consolidated sales of 100 billion yen and operating profit
Financial32 pages
Nov 2022
Global Mobile Apps in September: Shopping Apps Start a Shopping Spree in India
SocialPeta
September 2022 analysis of global non‑game mobile apps highlights a shift toward strong revenue and download growth in specific markets, notably Japan and India. Japanese app versions
Article1 pages
May 2022
Form 10-Q: Q1 2022
AppLovin
which includes AppDiscovery, Adjust, and MAX—and its portfolio of free-to-play mobile games. While the Software Platform demonstrated strong performance with a 137% net dollar-based
Financial1 pages
Mar 2025
Xsolla Report Q1 2025: The Future of Game Growth
Xsolla
strategic shift toward player-centric membership models and diversified revenue streams. Mobile gaming remains the dominant sector, projected to grow by 10% in 2025, while
Article
Sep 2025
iKame Case Study: Scaling from Hanoi to Global Charts
Brutally Honest
successfully transitioned into a significant player within the global hybrid-casual mobile gaming market. The studio’s growth trajectory is defined by a high-velocity development culture
Article1 pages
Jan 2020
2020–2022: The Most Exciting Time in the Gaming Industry
InvestGame
segmentally, the scope is global, with specific attention paid to the decline of mobile gaming hype post-IDFA and the rising interest in PC, console, and AI-driven
Report29 pages
Jan 2024
State of Mobile 2024
data.ai
billion and daily engagement surpassing five hours per user in leading markets. While mobile gaming faced a slight 2% contraction in spending due to economic headwinds
Report103 pages
Jun 2024
Media Buying Challenges for Strategy Games
SocialPeta
focusing on mobile strategy titles worldwide, with insights drawn from a dataset of over five million creatives and SocialPeta’s 2021 Global Mobile Game White Paper
Article1 pages
Pixel Federation: Innovating Gaming Experiences
Pixel Federation
technical complexities of cross-device tracking and persistent user profiling within the global mobile gaming market
Article1 pages
Jan 2023
Brutally Honest #49
Brutally Honest
This industry update provides a critical examination of current trends in mobile gaming, user acquisition, and the evolving Web3 landscape. The primary thesis centers on the necessity
Article
Dec 2024
Digital Market Index: Q4 2024
Sensor Tower
three-quarters of the 34.1 billion global downloads recorded during the period. The mobile gaming landscape underwent a notable structural shift as consumer preferences migrated from traditional RPGs
Report46 pages
Apr 2023
Sega's $776M Rovio Bid: Prickly Critters Team Up in Tough Mobile Market
SuperJoost
million acquisition of Rovio Entertainment highlights a strategic shift toward consolidation as the mobile gaming sector faces significant headwinds. The deal, valued at approximately €706 million, represents
Article
Jun 2010
El Futuro del Videojuego: Informe de Resultados (España)
AEVI
genre development, social dimensions, technological advances, and the role of online and mobile gaming. It surveyed internet users aged 14‑44 who play at least once a month
Report24 pages
Embracer Group FY2025 Annual Report
Embracer Group
increase in 2025, driven by premium titles and a thriving indie ecosystem; mobile gaming remains the largest segment at $113 bn, growing 11 % in 2025 and expected
Financial1 pages
Aug 2026
Weekly Gaming Reports Recap: August 10 – August 14, 2026
GameDev Reports
volume—primarily from China—that were almost entirely negated by subsequent refund requests. Mobile gaming activity was highlighted by Pokémon GO, which recorded a record-breaking week during
Article1 pages
Data Digest Q2 2022
Jan 202275 pages13k words
Summary
Global mobile app activity in Q2 2022 showed a modest 2.5 % year‑over‑year decline in total downloads, falling to 35 billion worldwide. TikTok remained the undisputed leader on both Apple’s App Store and Google Play, while Meta’s suite of apps—Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger—dominated the top‑10 rankings globally. In the United States consumer spending shifted away from games toward non‑game categories, and Meta’s share slipped to fourth place on Google Play. Europe and Asia mirrored TikTok’s dominance, yet regional leaders varied: Google Maps surged in Europe, and VooV Meeting experienced a 47 % jump amid China’s lockdowns.
On Google Play, Asia was the most dynamic market. Instagram captured 22 % of all Meta installs and outpaced Facebook, Snapchat, and WhatsApp. India accounted for 70 % of TikTok’s downloads, while Meesho and WhatsApp Business each exceeded 30 % of their regional installs. Meta’s overall Google Play installs in Asia grew 22 % YoY, whereas competitors showed mixed performance. Worldwide, Meta pulled more than 550 million downloads on Google Play—well ahead of Google’s 320 million—and expanded its lead over the rival.
Google Play downloads totaled 7 billion in Q2 2022, a 26 % YoY increase but still 9.7 % below pre‑pandemic Q2 2019 levels. India remained the largest market with 6 billion downloads, despite a ~10 % YoY decline, while Indonesia’s 8.5 % QoQ growth to 6 billion positioned it to potentially overtake Brazil’s 7.26 billion downloads. Other markets, including the U.S. and Mexico, saw modest changes, underscoring India’s continued dominance and Indonesia’s rapid expansion.
In gaming, Miniclip’s acquisition of Sybo and the inclusion of Subway Surfers propelled it to sixth place in worldwide mobile game downloads, achieving 472 million installs and $194 million in consumer spending, with a May spike. Travel‑app downloads rebounded to over 100 million in the U.S. and 28 million in the U.K., while ticket‑app installs surged, with the top five apps exceeding 10 million U.S. downloads—an increase of more than 70 % from pre‑pandemic levels—highlighting robust growth potential in both gaming and travel/event segments as consumer activity returns to pre‑COVID norms.
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Insights
- Global mobile app downloads declined 2.5% year-over-year to 35 billion in Q2 2022, while Google Play downloads reached 7 billion, a 26% year-over-year increase that remains 9.7% below pre-pandemic Q2 2019 levels.
- Meta continues to dominate the global app market, securing over 550 million Google Play downloads compared to Google’s 320 million, with Instagram leading Meta’s growth in Asia at 22% of all its regional installs.
- TikTok remains the top-ranked app globally, with India accounting for 70% of its total downloads during the quarter.
- India remains the largest Google Play market with 6 billion downloads, while Indonesia’s 8.5% quarter-over-quarter growth positions it to challenge Brazil’s 7.26 billion download volume.
- Miniclip reached sixth place in worldwide game downloads with 472 million installs and $194 million in consumer spending, largely driven by its acquisition of Sybo and the Subway Surfers title.
This bar chart compares the financial performance of a specific sector between Q2 2021 and Q2 2022, showing a slight year-over-year decline from $7.9 billion to $7.8 billion. The data highlights a -1.3% decrease in the metric over this one-year period.
