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Top 5 Match 3 Games on iOS in the US: Q3 2025 Performance

In Q3 2025, leading Match 3 games on iOS in the US saw varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, with some experiencing growth and others facing declines.

Top 5 Match 3 Games on iOS in the US: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the top Match 3 games on iOS in the United States showcased a range of performance metrics, highlighting varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at the top five games based on data from Sensor Tower.

Royal Match by Dream Games saw its weekly revenue fluctuate, peaking at around $12.1M at the start of July and dipping to approximately $9.7M by the end of September. Downloads started strong at over 231K but gradually declined to around 99K. Active users remained robust, starting at 3.2M, with a slight dip mid-quarter, and ending at about 3.3M.

Candy Crush Saga from King demonstrated consistent weekly revenue, reaching a high of $8.5M in mid-August. Downloads showed a gradual decline from 73K to about 61K. Active users fluctuated significantly, starting at 4.4M, dropping mid-quarter, and rising again to end at 3.5M.

Royal Kingdom also from Dream Games, experienced a steady increase in active users from 1.7M to 2.3M by the quarter’s end. Revenue peaked at $4.4M in late August, with a consistent download rate that started at 272K and decreased to 195K.

Gossip Harbor®: Merge & Story by Microfun Limited showed growth in revenue, with a notable rise to $4.6M in early September. Downloads were steady, starting at 169K and ending at 139K. Active users began at 528K, peaking mid-quarter, and concluded at 580K.

Match Factory! from Peak Games had a varied revenue trend, peaking at $2.7M mid-July. Downloads fluctuated, beginning at 80K and decreasing to 61K. Active users showed a slight increase, starting at 438K and closing the quarter at 401K.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the Match 3 games market on iOS, with each app experiencing unique trends. For more detailed analytics, be sure to visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025