Sensor Tower has acquired Playliner, a mobile games Live Ops data provider, for an undisclosed sum.
This acquisition aims to expand Sensor Tower's analytical capabilities in the mobile gaming space by offering insights on player engagement and monetization.
Playliner tracks and analyzes Live Operations for mobile games, providing details on how games maintain audiences and evolve.
Companies like Applovin, Playtika, and Playrix have utilized Playliner's insights for their long-term strategies.
Live Ops in evergreen games account for over 50% of consumer spend on in-app purchases, according to Sensor Tower.
Sensor Tower's Chief Strategy Officer mentioned that the acquisition enhances their ability to analyze the gaming ecosystem and individual components for lasting success.
This marks Sensor Tower's second acquisition in the gaming intelligence sector, following the earlier purchase of Video Game Insights.
Kirill Razumovskiy, Playliner CEO, stated that they are excited to join Sensor Tower to provide Live Ops insights and enhance the platform's gaming intelligence.
The acquisition of Playliner complements Sensor Tower's expansion into PC, console, and now mobile insights.
Playliner's data on live analytics will help gaming leaders understand the impact of live operations and product initiatives on consumer engagement and long-term growth.