AI Insights · Timothy · January 2023
Top 5 Word Puzzle Games on iOS in the US: Q4 2022 Performance
Discover the performance of the top 5 word puzzle games on iOS in the US during Q4 2022, including trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2022, the top five word puzzle games on the iOS platform in the United States showcased interesting trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Below is a detailed performance analysis of each game, based on data from Sensor Tower.
Wordscapes, published by PeopleFun, Inc., saw a consistent performance throughout Q4 2022. Weekly revenue hovered around $550K to $600K, peaking at approximately $609K in the final week of December. Weekly downloads varied, reaching a high of 179K in the week of November 21 and a low of 85.7K in late October. Active users remained stable, starting at 1.17M in late September and ending at about 1.34M by the end of December.
Words With Friends 2 Word Game from Zynga Inc. reported fluctuating weekly revenue, peaking at $545K in early October and averaging around $350K to $500K for the rest of the quarter. Downloads spiked to 59.4K in mid-December, with a notable low of 15.9K in mid-October. Active users saw a rise from 889K in late September to nearly 988K by the end of December.
NYT Games: Word Games & Sudoku, by The New York Times Company, maintained a steady weekly revenue, generally around $220K to $240K, with a peak of $314K in the final week of December. Downloads were relatively stable, with a high of 70.8K in the last week of December. Active users grew from 374K in late September to approximately 466K by the end of the quarter.
Word Connect ¤, developed by ZenLife Games Pte. Ltd., showed consistent weekly revenue between $105K and $135K, peaking at $135K in mid-December. Weekly downloads were stable, with a slight increase to 33.1K in early November. Active users were steady around 130K, ending the quarter at around 126K.
Wordle!, from Lion Studios Plus, experienced varied weekly revenue, peaking at $120K in the last week of December. Downloads saw significant growth, reaching 167K in the final week of December. Active users increased from 1.05M in late September to about 1.36M by the end of December.
These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the word puzzle game market on iOS in the US during Q4 2022. For more detailed information and additional insights, visit Sensor Tower.
