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Appier Unveils AI-Powered Insights To Boost Merge Game Engagement And Revenue
By PR Newswire

SAN FRANCISCO, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Appier, a global marketing AI solutions provider, has released a groundbreaking report revealing behavioral insights into merge game players that could revolutionize mobile game monetization and marketing in the U.S. market. With 190.6 million Americans (61% of the population) playing video games, understanding in-app purchase (IAP) behavior in popular casual genres like merge games has never been more crucial. Appier's report, "Behavioral Insights into Merge Game Players: Analyzing IAP Patterns to Optimize Engagement and Revenue," highlights how deep knowledge of player behavior can drive targeted user acquisition, higher engagement, and increased revenue for game developers and marketers.
Key Behavioral Insights from Appier's Report
- IAP vs. Non-IAP User Behavior: IAP users interact with their games more frequently and exhibit unique cross-app habits, whereas non-IAP users show different engagement patterns over the week. Recognizing these differences enables more tailored marketing —for example, segmenting campaigns to engage high-value IAP users differently from other players.
- Cross-App Engagement: Merge game enthusiasts don't just stick to games–they frequent other app categories like News, Music, and Weather. In fact, Appier's data shows that IAP users often engage with news, music, and weather apps as part of their daily routine. This cross-app usage reveals untapped marketing opportunities. Game marketers can strategically place ads or run cross-promotions on these popular platforms to reach players where they spend time outside of gaming.
- Weekly & Hourly Usage Patterns: The report highlights clear daily and weekly engagement patterns among merge game players. Mornings (during commutes) and evenings (prime gaming time) stand out as peak activity periods. This means marketers should time their campaigns to coincide with when players are most active—such as running ad bursts or push notifications during the morning rush hour and in the evening leisure period—to maximize ROI.
- Top Apps for User Acquisition: Appier's analysis pinpointed several high-traffic apps that can serve as effective channels for user acquisition. Popular merge games like Travel Town and Gossip Harbor, as well as mainstream apps like the Pandora music streaming app, emerged as top sources to reach merge game fans. Marketers can refine their user acquisition strategies using these insights.
Success Story – TapNation Boosts ROAS and Engagement with Appier
Broadening the lens, a recent success story underscores Appier's AI impact: TapNation, a top mobile gaming publisher known for its hyper-casual hits, partnered with Appier to elevate its user acquisition and monetization strategy. TapNation—ranked among the top 14 fastest-growing companies in Europe by the Financial Times (FT 1000)—sought to improve performance for its game Thief Puzzle amid fierce competition and growing privacy challenges. By leveraging Appier's Ad Cloud solutions, including retargeting, TapNation achieved a 130% return on ad spend (ROAS) in a matter of weeks. This remarkable result was accompanied by higher user engagement and retention rates, showcasing how Appier's retargeting and AI-optimized budget allocation can drive real-world revenue gains—especially in today's highly cost-sensitive mobile market.
Appier: Empowering U.S. Marketers with AI Leadership
With the release of its latest report and the continued value it delivers to clients, Appier reinforces its leadership in AI-powered mobile marketing. As mobile gaming surges across the U.S., Appier calls on marketers to harness these insights and tools to drive deeper engagement, smarter monetization, and sustained competitive advantage in the gaming landscape.
About Appier
Appier (TSE: 4180) is an AI-native SaaS company that empowers businesses to create value with cutting-edge AdTech and MarTech solutions. Guided by the vision of "Making AI Easy by Making Software Intelligent," Appier's mission is to help businesses turn AI into ROI. Appier is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Prime Market and operates in 17 cities worldwide. Visitwww.appier.com for more company information, and ir.appier.com/en/ for more IR information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key behavioral insights revealed in Appier's report?
The report highlights differences in IAP vs. Non-IAP user behavior, cross-app engagement patterns (showing merge game players also use news, music, and weather apps), and peak usage times (mornings and evenings). This data enables tailored marketing strategies.
How can game developers use this information to improve their games?
By understanding player behavior, developers can optimize in-app purchases, improve user acquisition by targeting the right channels, and tailor their marketing campaigns to peak activity times for maximum ROI.
What is Appier's role in this?
Appier provides AI-powered solutions that help game developers and marketers analyze player behavior, optimize ad spend, and improve user engagement and retention. Their success with TapNation demonstrates the effectiveness of their approach.
First published on Tue, Apr 1, 2025
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