Real-time app store rankings and insights for August 2025
iOS
💡Market Insights
•Whiteout Survival (1) continues to dominate the Simulation Games category, holding the #1 position for 27 days, indicating strong user retention and effective marketing, solidifying its position as a leader in the survival simulation subgenre.
•The rise of Merge Cooking® (3), gaining 4 positions this month, and Pizza Ready! (5), jumping 5 spots, suggests a growing user interest in casual cooking and merge-style simulation games, which are now strongly competing with established titles like 8 Ball Pool™ (4).
•The significant gains of Skincare Time: Makeover ASMR (+34), Cookzii: Cozy Cooking ASMR (+24), and Royal Cooking (+15) highlight a growing trend towards ASMR and relaxing simulation experiences, indicating a potential shift in user preferences within the broader simulation genre.
•New entries like Traffic Cop 3D and Business Empire: RichMan signal ongoing innovation and diversification within the Simulation Games category, with developers exploring new themes and gameplay mechanics to attract users seeking fresh and engaging experiences.