Top 5 Word Puzzle Games on iOS in South Africa - Q1 2023

The first quarter of 2023 showed interesting trends in the performance of top word puzzle games on iOS in South Africa. Here's a closer look at the weekly downloads, revenue, and active users for the top 5 games.

Wordscapes experienced a notable increase in weekly active users, starting the quarter at around 6.3K and ending at 9K. Weekly downloads saw a peak of approximately 3.3K in late March. Revenue fluctuated slightly, peaking at $596 in late December and ending at around $399 by the end of March.

Words of Wonders: Crossword had a strong quarter with a peak in weekly downloads reaching 3.6K in late January. Revenue saw a steady increase, reaching a high of $672 in mid-February. Active users grew significantly, peaking at 8.7K in mid-February and then slightly declining to around 6.8K by the end of March.

Word Connect ¤ showed consistent performance with weekly downloads peaking at 2.2K in late February. Revenue remained relatively stable, with a peak of $563 in mid-February. Active users increased gradually, starting at 5.5K and reaching around 7.2K by early March.

Scrabble® GO - New Word Game faced a decline in weekly downloads, starting at 372 and dropping to 133 by the end of March. Revenue remained relatively stable, peaking at $469 in early January and hovering around the $400 mark towards the end of the quarter. Active users fluctuated slightly, starting at 1.7K and ending at approximately 1.6K.

Wordgrams - Crossword & Puzzle had a more modest performance with weekly downloads peaking at just 18 in late March. Revenue saw a high of $373 in late December, gradually decreasing to $189 by the end of March. Active users showed a downward trend, starting at 348 and ending at 146.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the word puzzle game market in South Africa. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.