Top Word Puzzle Games on Android in UAE Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the word puzzle game market on the Android platform in the United Arab Emirates displayed intriguing trends. Based on data from Sensor Tower, here’s a breakdown of the performance of the top five games in this category.

NYT Games: Wordle & Crossword by The New York Times Company saw a notable increase in revenue, peaking at around $169 in late August. Downloads surged mid-quarter, reaching approximately 1.7K during the week of August 18. Active users, however, showed a gradual decline from about 4.5K to 2.3K by the end of September.

Words With Friends Word Game by Zynga experienced a peak in revenue at $107 in late August. Downloads spiked in early August at 869, followed by a stabilization around 30 in September. Active user numbers increased mid-quarter to 1.4K but tapered off to around 600 by quarter's end.

Words of Wonders: Crossword from Fugo Games started strong with revenue around $135 in late July but saw a significant drop to $7 by the end of September. Downloads started high at 1.5K in early July and ended at 871. Active users saw a steady decline from 26.9K to 18.3K over the quarter.

Wordscapes by PeopleFun had a modest revenue increase, reaching $117 by the end of September. Downloads peaked sharply at 4.5K in mid-August but decreased to around 155 by late September. Active users rose from 3.2K to 5.6K mid-quarter before settling at 4.5K.

Word Roll from PlaySimple Games experienced a high in revenue of $89 at the end of July, which then declined to $5 by the end of September. Downloads peaked at 1.2K in early August, with active users peaking at 2.7K mid-quarter before declining to 399.

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