Top 5 Word Puzzle Games on Android in South Africa Q3 2024

In Q3 of 2024, the word puzzle games segment on Android in South Africa showcased some interesting trends among the top performers. According to data from Sensor Tower, Wordscapes led the pack with a notable upward trajectory in its weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 14.6K at the end of September. Revenue for Wordscapes also saw fluctuations, reaching a high of around $1K in late August. The app maintained a strong user base, with weekly active users increasing steadily to about 102K by the quarter's end.

Scrabble® GO-Classic Word Game experienced a modest but consistent performance. Weekly downloads hovered around the 1.8K mark, while revenue showed a slight increase toward the end of the quarter, peaking at approximately $738. The active user count remained relatively stable, with numbers around the 12K mark.

Word Collect - Word Games Fun saw a significant rise in weekly downloads, starting at around 3.6K and peaking at 6.3K in early September. The app's revenue fluctuated, reaching a high of approximately $465 in late July. Active users showed a positive trend, reaching over 31K in early September before slightly declining towards the end of the quarter.

For NYT Games: Word, Number, Logic, the quarter was marked by a relatively stable download rate, averaging around 700. Revenue saw some ups and downs, with a peak of about $314 in late September. The app maintained a consistent active user base, with numbers staying slightly above 4.5K throughout the quarter.

Lastly, Words With Friends had a lower but consistent download rate, with weekly figures fluctuating between 58 and 110. Revenue saw a notable peak in early August at approximately $314. Active users remained stable, with numbers around 600 throughout the quarter.

These insights provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape for word puzzle games in South Africa, with each app showing unique trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement. For more detailed insights, refer to Sensor Tower's comprehensive data and analysis.