Top 5 Puzzle Games on iOS in Australia, Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the iOS puzzle game category in Australia showcased some intriguing trends, as observed through Sensor Tower's data. Let's dive into the performance of the top five puzzle games.

Block Blast！ by Hungry Studio saw remarkable growth in downloads, beginning with 21.7K in early July and soaring to an impressive 119K by the end of September. This download surge was accompanied by a significant increase in weekly active users, which rose from 81.4K to 244K over the same period.

Fruit Merge: Match Game from Bravestars Technology JSC experienced varying trends. Its downloads initially decreased from 17.3K in July to 5.8K by late August, before recovering to 17.1K at the end of the quarter. Revenue, which began at zero, started to pick up in late August, reaching about $1.6K by the end of September. Weekly active users showed a consistent upward trajectory, growing from 31.2K to 64.9K.

NYT Games: Word, Number, Logic maintained a steady presence in the market. The game had a relatively stable download pattern, with figures around 13.7K in early July, slightly declining to 10.5K by the end of September. Revenue peaked at $45.9K in the second week of July but saw fluctuations throughout the quarter. Meanwhile, weekly active users remained fairly consistent, averaging around 112K.

Zen Word® - Relax Puzzle Game by Oakever Games displayed a gradual increase in downloads, starting from 5.8K and reaching 11.4K by September's close. Revenue showed a modest growth, beginning at $2.3K and climbing to approximately $3.9K. Active users also saw an upward trend, increasing from 33.3K to 57.2K.

Lastly, Cryptogram: Word Brain Puzzle from Joyteractive had a dynamic quarter. Downloads were initially stable, then surged dramatically from 5.4K in early September to 22.3K at the month's end. Revenue followed a similar pattern, rising from around $1.1K to $3.7K. Weekly active users also experienced a notable jump, ending the quarter at 56.9K from an initial 32.3K.

These insights provided by Sensor Tower highlight the diverse performance landscape of puzzle games on iOS in Australia during Q3 2024. For more detailed analysis, further data can be accessed on Sensor Tower's platform.