Top Word Puzzle Games on Android in South Africa: Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, Word Search Explorer from PlaySimple Games demonstrated a varied performance in South Africa. The app's weekly revenue fluctuated, starting at approximately $63 and peaking at $95, before declining to around $20 by the end of September. Downloads followed a similar pattern, beginning with 28.7K and reaching a low of 13.2K, but rebounded to 24.3K in the final week. Active users saw an overall increase, rising from 128.8K to 141.7K.

Word Search - Word Puzzle Game by Playvalve saw modest revenue figures, with peaks around $26. Downloads were more robust, starting at 15.5K and experiencing a surge to 21.4K by the quarter's end. Active users increased from 60K to approximately 70.8K.

The Words of Wonders: Crossword app from Fugo Games recorded a steady revenue stream, peaking at $211. Downloads fluctuated, starting at 13.1K, dipping mid-quarter, and ending at 16.8K. Active users initially decreased from 120.4K to 87.4K, but recovered to 109.4K.

Crossword Master - Word Puzzle by Easybrain showed consistent revenue, with a notable peak of $55. Downloads increased notably from 8.4K to 13.1K in September. Active user numbers rose significantly from 96K to 145.2K by the quarter's close.

Lastly, Word Search Quest - Puzzles from Blackout Lab saw steady download numbers, starting at 12.3K and ending at 8.3K. Active users experienced a decline from 69.2K to 56.9K over the quarter.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic landscape of word puzzle games on Android in South Africa during Q3 2025. For more detailed insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower.