AI Insights · Timothy · April 2025
Top 5 Match 3 Games on iOS in UAE: Q1 2025 Performance
Explore the performance trends of the top Match 3 games on iOS in the UAE during Q1 2025, highlighting downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the first quarter of 2025, the iOS Match 3 game landscape in the United Arab Emirates showcased some interesting trends. Here's a closer look at the performance of the top five games, with data sourced from Sensor Tower.
Royal Match from Dream Games saw a consistent climb in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $189.7K by the end of March. Downloads fluctuated, with a notable rise to about 6.2K in the final week. Active users initially increased to 53.5K in mid-January but later declined to around 39.2K by the quarter's end.
Gardenscapes by Playrix experienced a steady increase in revenue, reaching $55.3K at the end of March. Downloads were highest at the start of the quarter with 3.8K in mid-January, decreasing to 2.8K by the end. Active users remained relatively stable, closing the quarter at 6.5K.
Toon Blast from Peak Games showed a steady increase in revenue, ending March at $45.9K. Downloads were modest but increased to 372 in the last week. The game maintained a steady active user base, finishing the quarter with 1.4K users.
Homescapes also by Playrix, saw its revenue grow to $24.3K by the end of March. Downloads hit a peak of 1.6K in late January but dropped to 1K by quarter's close. Active users showed an upward trend, reaching 11.2K by the end of March.
Lastly, Candy Crush Saga from King saw a revenue surge to $76.4K in the last week of March. Downloads remained fairly stable, with a slight dip to 4.4K by quarter’s end. Active users were strong, peaking at 59.4K in early February before settling at 43.3K in March.
These trends provide a snapshot of the Match 3 gaming scene in the UAE, with more detailed insights available from Sensor Tower.
